Honour belongs to those who never forsake the truth even when things seem dark and grim, who try over and over again, who are never discouraged by insults, humiliation and even defeat.
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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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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The best weapon is to sit down and talk.
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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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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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Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.
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There is no future without forgiveness.
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It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education.
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Like 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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The past is a rich resource on which we can draw in order to make decisions for the future, but it does not dictate our choices. We should look back at the past and select what is good, and leave behind what is bad.
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The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.
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Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.
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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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Information is a basic human right and the fundamental foundation for the formation of democratic institutions.
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The time is always right to do right.
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Peace is the greatest weapon for development that any person can have.
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