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Mandela Nelson QUOTES

  • Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings

  • Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies

  • Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.

  • Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.



  • There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

  • The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself... Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.”

  • After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb

  • As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”

  • “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination.

  • It always seems impossible until it's done.

  • Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

  • A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

  • The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers his fear.

  • We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.


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