When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.
NELSON MANDELANo problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome, given the will of all parties, through discussion and negotiation rather than force and violence.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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Hope is a powerful weapon, and no one power on earth can deprive you of.
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What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
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Courage is not the absence of fear. It is inspiring others to move beyond it.
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A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.
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Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.
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The most difficult matter is not so much to change the world as yourself.
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Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.
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One cannot be prepared for something while secretly believing it will not happen.
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One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
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The impression that you are a demigod worried me. I wanted to be like an ordinary human being with virtues and vices.
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For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.
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As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.
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Honour belongs to those who never forsake the truth even when things seem dark and grim, who try over and over again, who are never discouraged by insults, humiliation and even defeat.
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Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.
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