Nelson Mandela Quotes

• One of the saddest moments in my life in prison was the death of my mother.

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  Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.

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  Tags in Determined, Person
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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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  Topics in Inspirational, Life

  Tags in Found, Small, Passion
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  It always seems impossible until it is done.

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• Violence against children must surely rank as the most abominable expression of violence.

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• Soldiers of peace recognize that the world we live in is rising above the trappings of religious and racial hatred and conflict.

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  A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

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  Topics in Wisdom

  Tags in Compassion, Heart, Reason

• Thinking too well of people often allows them to be better than they otherwise would.

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  Tags in People, Think
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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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  Tags in Forgiveness

• One of the things I learnt when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself I could not change others.

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• No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

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• My fellow South Africans, today we are entering a new era for our country and its people. Today we celebrate not the victory of a party, but a victory for all the people of South Africa.

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• We are not a political party. We have not changed at all. On the contrary, the ANC is a Government in waiting.

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  When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

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  Tags in Freedom, Oppression

• Success in politics demands that you must take your people into confidence about your views&state them very clearly, very politely.

  Nelson Mandela

  Topics in Success

• Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.

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  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Happiness

• Leaders will have to give clear & decisive leadership towards a world of tolerance & respect for difference.

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  Topics in Leadership

• It is our hope that people will dedicate their time & effort to improve the conditions within their own communities.

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  Tags in Hope

• Our society needs to re-establish a culture of caring.

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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.

  Nelson Mandela

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Freedom, Merely

Nelson Mandela (116)

Birth:	18th July, 1918
Death:	5th December, 2013
Nationality:	South African
Profession:	Lawyer, Politician, Social Worker, Statesman

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