Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.
NELSON MANDELAOvercoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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An educated, enlightened & informed population is one of the surest ways of promoting the health of a democracy.
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Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
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There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.
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Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.
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No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.
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Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.
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There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.
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Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.
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There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
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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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Appearances matter – and remember to smile.
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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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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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Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.
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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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