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There are few misfortunes in this world that you cannot turn into a personal trimuph if you have the iron will and the neccessary skill.
Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Mandela
Age: 95 †
Born: 1918
Born: July 18
Died: 2013
Died: December 5
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
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Of course we desire education and we think it is a good thing, but you don't have to have education in order to know that you want certain fundamental rights, you have got aspirations, you have got acclaims. It has nothing to do with education whatsoever.
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We cannot blame other people for our troubles. We are not victims of the influx of foreign people into South Africa. We must remember that it was mainly due to the aggressive and hostile policies of the apartheid regime that the economic development of our neighbours was undermined.
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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.
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I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife.
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Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.
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Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.
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With freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk has not ended yet.
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The death sentence is a barbaric act . . . It is a reflection of the animal instinct still in human beings.
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Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
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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.
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If you want to change the world, help the women.
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The people of Africa have learned the lessons of patience and endurance in their long struggle for freedom. In a cynical world we have become an inspiration to many. We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to belief in the goodness of people.
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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.
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Courage is not the absence of fear — it s inspiring others to move beyond it.
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You see, when there is danger, a good leader takes the front line. But when there is celebration, a good leader stays in the back room. If you want the cooperation of human beings around you, make them feel that they are important. And you do that by being humble.
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If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
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Why is the United States behaving so arrogantly? All that (Mr. Bush) wants is Iraqi oil.
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