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.
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.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.
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Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.
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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
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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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It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.
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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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It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.
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Appearances matter – and remember to smile.
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It always seems impossible until it’s done.
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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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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 in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.
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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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No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
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Blaming things on the past does not make them better.
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