Quote by Nelson Mandela
Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of Sou

Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africas leading organization – and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. – Nelson Mandela

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Only free men can negotiate prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated. – Nelson Mandela

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Freedom
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I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them. – Nelson Mandela

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Art
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Politics is the art of the possible creativity is the art of the impossible. – Ben Okri

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In the world of energy politics, the sudden vanishing of the word coal is a remarkable and unprecedented event. – Jeff Goodell

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You know, rock stardom… I have a hard time discussing that because I dont really accept it. Its not really that tangible. Whats really bizarre is how its used as a thing – you know, Hes the rock star of politics, Hes the rock star of quarterbacks – like its the greatest thing in the world. – Eddie Vedder

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Politics

I dont for the life of me understand how anybody could contemplate the results of the 2000 election in the US and say that electoral politics doesnt matter any more, and that Ralph Nader was right when he said there is no difference between the two parties. – Todd Gitlin

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Belief is the death of intelligence. – Robert Anton Wilson

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When political and business leaders tell the public – any public – We dont trust you to make the right decision – they prejudice that electorate against the very proposals they want it to accept and undermine public confidence in themselves. – Preston Manning

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After these two, Dr. Diet and Dr. Quiet, Dr. Merriman is requisite to preserve health. – James Howell

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Youre always learning on different avenues and this is an opportunity for me to start on a fresh plate and start learning some other things that can really help me, that I need, and I want, to progress forward. – Elvis Stojko

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