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Nelson Mandela Quotes
Short Bio:
Nelson Mandela was born in Um Tata South Africa on the 18th of July 1918. He is a revolutionary political leader and philanthropist who served as president of South Africa from 1944 to 1999.
More Notable Quotes:
"When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.
"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
"Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.
"I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.
"Where you stand depends on where you sit.
"A Nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.
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