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Nelson Mandela Quotes

It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences Picture Quote #1

Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon Picture Quote #1

For me, survival is the ability to cope with difficulties, with circumstances, and to overcome them Picture Quote #1

Africans require, want, the franchise on the basis of one man one vote. They want political independence Picture Quote #1

Information is a basic human right and the fundamental foundation for the formation of democratic institutions Picture Quote #1

This may be a dream, but I’ll say it anyway: I was supposed to be married last year, and I bought a gown. When I meet Nelson Mandela, I shall put on this gown and have the train of it removed and put aside, and kiss the ground that he walks on and then kiss his feet Picture Quote #1

Dogs teach us a lot of things but none more important than to love unconditionally

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When we first met, i had no idea you would be so important to me

The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians Picture Quote #1

Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way. Universal suffrage on a common voters’ roll in a united, democratic and non-racial South Africa is the only way to peace and racial harmony Picture Quote #1

Think about all the great leaders. Think about Obama. Think about Clinton. Think about Nelson Mandela. Think about all the people that we know who are very successful in business, in politics and religion. What are they? They tell purposeful stories. They move people to action by aiming at the heart Picture Quote #1

Nelson Mandela is awe inspiring - a person who really sacrificed for what he believed in. I feel truly humbled by him Picture Quote #1

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President Picture Quote #1

From time to time, you have seminal personalities who really change the way the world sees itself - people like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela. Warren Buffett is that kind of person in the business world Picture Quote #1

Together is my favorite place to be

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The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary

We have a revolutionary history to honor and uphold. Which was what Nelson Mandela did. He reminded us of that which we need to be reminded, over and over again, about our own best selves Picture Quote #1

Nelson Mandela said: ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done.’ Peace is possible Picture Quote #1

Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did Picture Quote #1

Let it never be said by future generations that indifference, cynicism or selfishness made us fail to live up to the ideals of humanism which the Nobel Peace Prize encapsulates. Let the strivings of us all, prove Martin Luther King Jr. to have been correct, when he said that humanity can no longer be tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war Picture Quote #1

Friends, Comrades and fellow South Africans. I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands Picture Quote #1

I dust [your photo] carefully every morning, for to do so gives me the pleasant feeling that I’m caressing you as in the old days. I even touch your nose with mine to recapture the electric current that used to flush through my blood whenever I did so Picture Quote #1

Chocolate is the answer. Who cares what the question is

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Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results

People respond in accordance to how you relate to them. If you approach them on the basis of violence, that’s how they’ll react. But if you say, ‘We want peace, we want stability,’ we can then do a lot of things that will contribute towards the progress of our society Picture Quote #1

As the years progress one increasingly realises the importance of friendship and human solidarity. And if a 90-year-old may offer some unsolicited advice on this occasion, it would be that you, irrespective of your age, should place human solidarity, the concern for the other, at the centre of the values by which you live Picture Quote #1

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone Picture Quote #1

My job is not done. I address my songs now to the third world. I am popular all over Asia and Africa and the Middle East, not to speak of South Africa, where I’m trying to go to see Nelson Mandela Picture Quote #1

I cannot and will not give any undertaking at a time when I, and you, the people, are not free. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated Picture Quote #1

There will be life after Mandela. On my last day I want to know that those who remain behind will say: ‘The man who lies here has done his duty for his country and his people.’ Picture Quote #1

If cats could talk, they wouldn't

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I never make the same mistake twice. I make it five or six times, just to be sure

You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level of the people you are with and a sense of humour and a complete relaxation, even when you’re discussing serious things, does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that Picture Quote #1

Right. So you go into Darfur and you go into South Africa, you get rid of the white government there. You put sanctions on them. You stand behind Nelson Mandela - who was bankrolled by communists for a time, had the support of certain communist leaders. You go to Ethiopia. You do the same thing Picture Quote #1

Let us give publicity to HIV/AIDS and not hide it, because [that is] the only way to make it appear like a normal illness Picture Quote #1

I cannot overemphasise the value we place on a free, independent and outspoken press Picture Quote #1

It is the dictate of history to bring to the fore the kind of leaders who seize the moment, who cohere the wishes and aspirations of the oppressed. Such was Steve Biko, a fitting product of his time; a proud representative of the re-awakening of a people Picture Quote #1

We raise our voices in holy gladness to celebrate the victory of the risen Christ over the terrible forces of death Picture Quote #1

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It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon (Nelson Mandela Quotes) For me, survival is the ability to cope with difficulties, with circumstances, and to overcome them (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Africans require, want, the franchise on the basis of one man one vote. They want political independence (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Information is a basic human right and the fundamental foundation for the formation of democratic institutions (Nelson Mandela Quotes) This may be a dream, but I’ll say it anyway: I was supposed to be married last year, and I bought a gown. When I meet Nelson Mandela, I shall put on this gown and have the train of it removed and put aside, and kiss the ground that he walks on and then kiss his feet (Nelson Mandela Quotes) The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way. Universal suffrage on a common voters’ roll in a united, democratic and non-racial South Africa is the only way to peace and racial harmony (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Think about all the great leaders. Think about Obama. Think about Clinton. Think about Nelson Mandela. Think about all the people that we know who are very successful in business, in politics and religion. What are they? They tell purposeful stories. They move people to action by aiming at the heart (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Nelson Mandela is awe inspiring - a person who really sacrificed for what he believed in. I feel truly humbled by him (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President (Nelson Mandela Quotes) From time to time, you have seminal personalities who really change the way the world sees itself - people like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela. Warren Buffett is that kind of person in the business world (Nelson Mandela Quotes) We have a revolutionary history to honor and uphold. Which was what Nelson Mandela did. He reminded us of that which we need to be reminded, over and over again, about our own best selves (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Nelson Mandela said: ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done.’ Peace is possible (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Let it never be said by future generations that indifference, cynicism or selfishness made us fail to live up to the ideals of humanism which the Nobel Peace Prize encapsulates. Let the strivings of us all, prove Martin Luther King Jr. to have been correct, when he said that humanity can no longer be tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Friends, Comrades and fellow South Africans. I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I dust [your photo] carefully every morning, for to do so gives me the pleasant feeling that I’m caressing you as in the old days. I even touch your nose with mine to recapture the electric current that used to flush through my blood whenever I did so (Nelson Mandela Quotes) People respond in accordance to how you relate to them. If you approach them on the basis of violence, that’s how they’ll react. But if you say, ‘We want peace, we want stability,’ we can then do a lot of things that will contribute towards the progress of our society (Nelson Mandela Quotes) As the years progress one increasingly realises the importance of friendship and human solidarity. And if a 90-year-old may offer some unsolicited advice on this occasion, it would be that you, irrespective of your age, should place human solidarity, the concern for the other, at the centre of the values by which you live (Nelson Mandela Quotes) We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone (Nelson Mandela Quotes) My job is not done. I address my songs now to the third world. I am popular all over Asia and Africa and the Middle East, not to speak of South Africa, where I’m trying to go to see Nelson Mandela (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I cannot and will not give any undertaking at a time when I, and you, the people, are not free. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated (Nelson Mandela Quotes) There will be life after Mandela. On my last day I want to know that those who remain behind will say: ‘The man who lies here has done his duty for his country and his people.’ (Nelson Mandela Quotes) You sharpen your ideas by reducing yourself to the level of the people you are with and a sense of humour and a complete relaxation, even when you’re discussing serious things, does help to mobilise friends around you. And I love that (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Right. So you go into Darfur and you go into South Africa, you get rid of the white government there. You put sanctions on them. You stand behind Nelson Mandela - who was bankrolled by communists for a time, had the support of certain communist leaders. You go to Ethiopia. You do the same thing (Nelson Mandela Quotes) Let us give publicity to HIV/AIDS and not hide it, because [that is] the only way to make it appear like a normal illness (Nelson Mandela Quotes) I cannot overemphasise the value we place on a free, independent and outspoken press (Nelson Mandela Quotes) It is the dictate of history to bring to the fore the kind of leaders who seize the moment, who cohere the wishes and aspirations of the oppressed. Such was Steve Biko, a fitting product of his time; a proud representative of the re-awakening of a people (Nelson Mandela Quotes) We raise our voices in holy gladness to celebrate the victory of the risen Christ over the terrible forces of death (Nelson Mandela Quotes)

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