The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.
NELSON MANDELALike 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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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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I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.
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Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
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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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Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.
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It always seems impossible until it’s done.
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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 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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Nothing is black or white.
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Disabled children are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
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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 Nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but it’s lowest ones.
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Courage is not the absence of fear. It is inspiring others to move beyond it.
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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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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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