It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.
NELSON MANDELAWhat counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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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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Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.
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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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There is nothing more important in life than giving. Tolerance is forged when people look beyond their own desires.
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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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No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
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Lead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.
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For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
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What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
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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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Where you stand depends on where you sit.
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One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.
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The best weapon is to sit down and talk.
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The time is always right to do right.
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