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Greece is the mother of democracy and South Africa is its youngest daughter
Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Mandela
Age: 95 †
Born: 1918
Born: July 18
Died: 2013
Died: December 5
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Former President Of South Africa
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Mandela
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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.
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A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.
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We must also know that even before liberation in 1994 there [in South Africa] were people with resources who tried to share with those who were deprived.
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Where you stand depends on where you sit.
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There is nothing more important in life than giving. Tolerance is forged when people look beyond their own desires
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I want to sleep for eternity with a broad smile on my face. I want those who remain behind to say this man has done his duty.
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I've found that South Africa has produced good leaders. These are people who realize that when there is danger, they should be in the forefront and when there is victory to be celebrated, they should be in the background, allowing their colleagues and the ordinary civilians - the man in the street - to rejoice and to celebrate that victory.
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It is necessary to heal the wounds of the past If you are going to build your country and to have unity. I am working with people who fought me very bitterly before the elections. It was my responsibility as the man who is leading the majority party, my responsibility to heal the wounds of the past and to work with people who were my opponents.
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MY greatest regret in life is that I never became the heavyweight boxing champion ofthe world.
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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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It generally appears outlandish until its carried out.
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My son has died of AIDS.
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Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.
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Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth, those who care for and protect our people.
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Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.
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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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A winner is a dreamer who never gives up
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Today we are a nation at peace with itself, united in our diversity, not only proclaiming but living out the contention that South Africa belongs to all who live in it. We take our place amongst the nations of the world, confident and proud in being an African country.
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