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.
NELSON MANDELAIt is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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There is nothing more important in life than giving. Tolerance is forged when people look beyond their own desires.
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The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.
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Hope is a powerful weapon, and no one power on earth can deprive you of.
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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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Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.
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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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Know your enemy – and learn about his favorite sport.
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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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Honour 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.
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There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.
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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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Racism is a blight on the human conscience.
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No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity.
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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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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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