One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
NELSON MANDELAAs we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.
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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
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As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.
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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.
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Know your enemy – and learn about his favorite sport.
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After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
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Fools multiply when wise men are silent.
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I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.
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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.
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No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity.
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Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.
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No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.
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We know it well that none of us acting alone can achieve success.
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Lead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.
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The past is a rich resource on which we can draw in order to make decisions for the future, but it does not dictate our choices. We should look back at the past and select what is good, and leave behind what is bad.
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