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 MANDELAPart of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.
More Nelson Mandela Quotes
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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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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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Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.
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It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.
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Disabled children are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
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Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.
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No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
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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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If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important – and you do that by being genuine and humble.
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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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Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.
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It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.
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Hope is a powerful weapon, and no one power on earth can deprive you of.
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There is no future without forgiveness.
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Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.
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