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.
NELSON MANDELAIt is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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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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Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.
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We know it well that none of us acting alone can achieve success.
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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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As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
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Political division, based on color, is entirely artificial; and when it disappears, so will the domination of one color group by another.
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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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I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.
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Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.
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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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Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.
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The wounds that cannot be seen are more painful than those that can be treated by a doctor.
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Peace is the greatest weapon for development that any person can have.
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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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Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.
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