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.
NELSON MANDELAHonour 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.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.
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It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.
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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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Know your enemy – and learn about his favorite sport.
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Disabled children are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
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Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.
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I want to sleep for eternity with a broad smile on my face. I want those who remain behind to say this man has done his duty.
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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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No problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome, given the will of all parties, through discussion and negotiation rather than force and violence.
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Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.
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There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.
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I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
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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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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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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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