The most difficult matter is not so much to change the world as yourself.
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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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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It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.
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Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.
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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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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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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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The wounds that cannot be seen are more painful than those that can be treated by a doctor.
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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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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
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Disabled children are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
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The impression that you are a demigod worried me. I wanted to be like an ordinary human being with virtues and vices.
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A winner is a dreamer who never gives up
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Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
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Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.
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Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.
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