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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There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered. – Nelson Mandela

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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. – Nelson Mandela

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If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness. – Nelson Mandela

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Many of you are well enough off that the tax cuts may have helped you. Were saying that for America to get back on track, were probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. Were going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. – Hillary Clinton

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