A leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.
NELSON MANDELALead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.
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Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.
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Appearances matter – and remember to smile.
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The best weapon is to sit down and talk.
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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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Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.
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Our task is not to liberate the oppressed, but to liberate the oppressors
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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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Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.
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The wounds that cannot be seen are more painful than those that can be treated by a doctor.
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If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important – and you do that by being genuine and humble.
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It always seems impossible until it’s done.
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You mustn’t compromise your principles, but you mustn’t humiliate the opposition. No one is more dangerous than one who is humiliated.
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Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.
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It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.
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There is no future without forgiveness.
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