One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
NELSON MANDELAAs 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.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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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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Nothing is black or white.
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Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
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Peace is the greatest weapon for development that any person can have.
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Freedom can never be taken for granted.
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Know your enemy – and learn about his favorite sport.
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Racism is a blight on the human conscience.
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The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.
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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
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Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
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A Nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones.
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May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.
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Political division, based on color, is entirely artificial; and when it disappears, so will the domination of one color group by another.
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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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Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.
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