I never think of the time I have lost.I never think of the time I have lost.

— Nelson Mandela

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I like friends who have independent minds.I like friends who have independent minds.

— Nelson Mandela

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Difficulties break some men but make others.Difficulties break some men but make others.

— Nelson Mandela

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Many people in this country have paid the price before me.Many people in this country have paid the price before me.

— Nelson Mandela

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Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.

— Nelson Mandela

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I have never regarded any man as my superior.I have never regarded any man as my superior.

— Nelson Mandela

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Our cause was just, was very strong and it was winning more and more support.Our cause was just, was very strong and it was winning more and more support.

— Nelson Mandela

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Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success.Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success.

— Nelson Mandela

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A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.

— Nelson Mandela

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We should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.We should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.

— Nelson Mandela

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