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 MANDELAWhen a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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The time is always right to do right.
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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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Appearances matter – and remember to smile.
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Nothing is black or white.
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Courage is not the absence of fear. It is inspiring others to move beyond it.
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Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.
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Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.
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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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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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Lead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.
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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.
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Hope is a powerful weapon, and no one power on earth can deprive you of.
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Education is the great engine of personal development.
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It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.
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