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Nelson Mandela Quotes

A man who takes away another man’s freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow mindedness Picture Quote #1

I love playing and chatting with children...feed ing and putting them to bed with a little story, and being away from the family has troubled me throughout my...life Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Those South Africans who berate me for being loyal to our friends, literally they can go and throw themselves into a pool. I am not going to betray the trust of those who helped us Picture Quote #1

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I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death Picture Quote #1

Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity’s belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul, and sustain all our hopes for a glorious life for all Picture Quote #1

Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure Picture Quote #1

Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding connection to the Thembu royal house, the only thing my father bestowed upon me at birth was a name, Rolihlahla Picture Quote #1

Sabotage did not involve loss of life, and it offered the best hope for future race relations. Bitterness would be kept to a minimum and, if the policy bore fruit, democratic government could become a reality Picture Quote #1

I never think of the time I have lost. I just carry out a programme because it’s there. It’s mapped out for me Picture Quote #1

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Those who can’t imagine change reveal the deficits of their imaginations, not the difficulty of change Picture Quote #1

One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself Picture Quote #1

I was able to change my life by knowing that if somebody does something good for you, you have to respond Picture Quote #1

Our continent must be allowed to do its own things, charting its course and destiny Picture Quote #1

I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife Picture Quote #1

In the 1940s, traveling for an African was a complicated process. All Africans over the age of sixteen were compelled to carry ‘Native passes’ issued by the Native Affairs Department and were required to show that pass to any white policeman, civil servant, or employer. Failure to do so could mean arrest, trial, a jail sentence or fine Picture Quote #1

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There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous Picture Quote #1

Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements Picture Quote #1

We are extricating ourselves from a system that insulted our common humanity by dividing us from one another on the basis of race and setting us against each other as oppressed and oppressor. That system committed a crime against humanity Picture Quote #1

From its earliest days, the Cuban Revolution has also been a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving people. We admire the sacrifices of the Cuban people in maintaining their independence and sovereignty in the face of the vicious imperialist-orquestrated campaign to destroy the impressive gain made in the Cuban Revolution. Long live the Cuban Revolution. Long live comrade Fidel Castro Picture Quote #1

I’ve tended to lean more toward the Dalai Lama and people like Russell Means who have been my political and spiritual North Stars, but I certainly regard Nelson Mandela with great respect and humility Picture Quote #1

South Africans must recall the terrible past so that we can deal with it, forgiving where forgiveness is necessary but never forgetting Picture Quote #1

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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life . . Picture Quote #1

Where choice is set between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence ... I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor Picture Quote #1

Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one’s commitment Picture Quote #1

Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to become that asset, they must receive education and love from their parents Picture Quote #1

Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it’s very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country Picture Quote #1

On the first day of school, my teacher, Miss Mdingane, gave each of us an English name and said that from thenceforth that was the name we would answer to in school. This was the custom among Africans in those days and was undoubtedly due to the British bias of our education Picture Quote #1

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A man who takes away another man’s freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow mindedness. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I love playing and chatting with children...feed ing and putting them to bed with a little story, and being away from the family has troubled me throughout my...life. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) 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 Mandela Quotes) Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) 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. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Those South Africans who berate me for being loyal to our friends, literally they can go and throw themselves into a pool. I am not going to betray the trust of those who helped us. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity’s belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul, and sustain all our hopes for a glorious life for all. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding connection to the Thembu royal house, the only thing my father bestowed upon me at birth was a name, Rolihlahla. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Sabotage did not involve loss of life, and it offered the best hope for future race relations. Bitterness would be kept to a minimum and, if the policy bore fruit, democratic government could become a reality. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I never think of the time I have lost. I just carry out a programme because it’s there. It’s mapped out for me. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Those who can’t imagine change reveal the deficits of their imaginations, not the difficulty of change. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I was able to change my life by knowing that if somebody does something good for you, you have to respond. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Our continent must be allowed to do its own things, charting its course and destiny (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) In the 1940s, traveling for an African was a complicated process. All Africans over the age of sixteen were compelled to carry ‘Native passes’ issued by the Native Affairs Department and were required to show that pass to any white policeman, civil servant, or employer. Failure to do so could mean arrest, trial, a jail sentence or fine. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) We are extricating ourselves from a system that insulted our common humanity by dividing us from one another on the basis of race and setting us against each other as oppressed and oppressor. That system committed a crime against humanity. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) From its earliest days, the Cuban Revolution has also been a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving people. We admire the sacrifices of the Cuban people in maintaining their independence and sovereignty in the face of the vicious imperialist-orquestrated campaign to destroy the impressive gain made in the Cuban Revolution. Long live the Cuban Revolution. Long live comrade Fidel Castro. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I’ve tended to lean more toward the Dalai Lama and people like Russell Means who have been my political and spiritual North Stars, but I certainly regard Nelson Mandela with great respect and humility. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) South Africans must recall the terrible past so that we can deal with it, forgiving where forgiveness is necessary but never forgetting. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life . . . (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Where choice is set between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence ... I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor... (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one’s commitment. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to become that asset, they must receive education and love from their parents. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it’s very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country. (Nelson Mandela Quotes) On the first day of school, my teacher, Miss Mdingane, gave each of us an English name and said that from thenceforth that was the name we would answer to in school. This was the custom among Africans in those days and was undoubtedly due to the British bias of our education. (Nelson Mandela Quotes)

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