The most difficult matter is not so much to change the world as yourself.
NELSON MANDELAI am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
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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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When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.
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No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
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There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
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Fools multiply when wise men are silent.
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The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.
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Great anger and violence can never build a nation.
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Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.
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Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
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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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No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity.
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Disabled children are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
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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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Appearances matter – and remember to smile.
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The brave man is not the one who has no fears, he is the one who triumphs over his fears.
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Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.
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Courage is not the absence of fear. It is inspiring others to move beyond it.
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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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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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Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.
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The impression that you are a demigod worried me. I wanted to be like an ordinary human being with virtues and vices.
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It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.
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Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.
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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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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
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