Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
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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One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
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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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Know your enemy – and learn about his favorite sport.
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Great anger and violence can never build a nation.
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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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Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.
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After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
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Hope is a powerful weapon, and no one power on earth can deprive you of.
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You can start changing our world for the better daily, no matter how small the action.
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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.
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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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We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
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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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Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.
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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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