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“While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.”

Quote by Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, was born on July 18, 1918, and passed away on December 5, 2013. He was a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and was imprisoned for 27 years for his opposition to apartheid policies. Mandela dedicated himself to promoting democracy and equality in South Africa, becoming a symbol of anti-racism and peace worldwide. more

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“I have never regarded any man as my superior, either in my life outside or inside prison.”

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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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Book:Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations

Source: Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations

“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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“When the history of our times is written, will we be remembered as the generation that turned our backs in a moment of global crisis or will it be recorded that we did the right thing?”

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Source: Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations

“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.”

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Source: Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom

“If the ANC does to you what the apartheid government did to you, then you must do to the ANC what you did to the apartheid government.”

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“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.'”

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“It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.”

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“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.”

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Source: Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations

“That was one of the things that worried me – to be raised to the position of a semi-god – because then you are no longer a human being. I wanted to be known as Mandela, a man with weaknesses, some of which are fundamental, and a man who is committed, but never the less, sometimes he fails to live up to expectations.”

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