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.
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The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.
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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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There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.
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We know it well that none of us acting alone can achieve success.
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A winner is a dreamer who never gives up
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The time is always right to do right.
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May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.
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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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No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity.
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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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One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.
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Appearances matter – and remember to smile.
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Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.
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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture 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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As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.
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There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.
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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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Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.
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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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Our task is not to liberate the oppressed, but to liberate the oppressors
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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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Know your enemy – and learn about his favorite sport.
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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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No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.
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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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