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Freedom would be meaningless without security in the home and in the streets.
The real meaning of the spoken word has to be demonstrated by practical deeds
Courage is not the absence of fear — it s inspiring others to move beyond it.
One effect of sustained conflict is to narrow our vision of what is possible.
Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
Living isn't just about doing for yourself,but what you do for others as well.
I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.
Hope is a powerful weapon, and (one) no one power on earth can deprive you of.
Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself.
I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism.
It is a grave error for any leader to be oversensitive in the face of criticism
The process of illusion & disillusionment is part of life and goes on endlessly.
The Liberty Bell is "a very significant symbol for the entire democratic world."
Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.
One cannot be prepared for something while secretly believing it will not happen.
Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way.
The truth is we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free.
No child in Africa, and in fact anywhere in the world, should be denied education.
History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.
One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
I've never had a single moment of depression, because I know my cause will triumph.
Our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our nation
I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination.
Our economic approach to food and its distribution reflects our basic moral values.
The victory of democracy in South Africa is the common achievement of all humanity.
After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.
Other people have qualities that may be better than your own. Let them express them.
Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics.
We shall immunize every child in Africa to get rid of this terrible disease forever.
If there is one thing in this planet that has the power to bind people it is soccer.
I cannot overemphasise the value we place on a free, independent and outspoken press
Our continent must be allowed to do its own things, charting its course and destiny.
Hating clouds the mind. It gets in the way of strategy. Leaders cannot afford to hate
In some ways, it is easier to be a dissident, for then one is without responsibility.
I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.
It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.
Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.
Even behind prison walls I can see the heavy clouds and the blue sky over the horizon
We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
Thinking too well of people often allows them to be better than they otherwise would.
No form of violence can ever be excused in a society that wishes to call itself decent
You know you are really famous the day you discover you have become a comic character!
You can start changing our world for the better daily, no matter how small the action.
Each of us, as citizens, has a role to play in creating a better world for our children
It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.
The curious beauty about African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a sad story.
Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.