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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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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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I really wanted to retire and rest and spend more time with my children, my grandchildren and of course with my wife. – Nelson Mandela

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We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. – Nelson Mandela

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The lesson of the last year is this: foreign policy cant be managed through the politics of personality, and our President would do well to take note of an observation John F. Kennedy made once he was in office – that all of the worlds problems arent his predecessors fault. – Sarah Palin

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