As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.
NELSON MANDELANo 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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The time is always right to do right.
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Racism is a blight on the human conscience.
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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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As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
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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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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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A Nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones.
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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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One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
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You can start changing our world for the better daily, no matter how small the action.
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A leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.
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It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.
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We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
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It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.
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