Nelson Mandela

(49 votes)   In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

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(48 votes)   Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements.

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(41 votes)   Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment?

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(41 votes)   It always seems impossible until its done.

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(41 votes)   Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

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(40 votes)   There is nothing like returning to a place that reminds unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.

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(38 votes)   I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

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(38 votes)   Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.

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(37 votes)   If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers.

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(37 votes)   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.

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(37 votes)   We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

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(36 votes)   I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.

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(35 votes)   I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.

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(35 votes)   It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.

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(35 votes)   Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.

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