Quote by Nelson Mandela
For to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live

For to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. – Nelson Mandela

Other quotes by Nelson Mandela

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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Politics
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I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President. – Nelson Mandela

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Life
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A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You dont have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. – Nelson Mandela

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good
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Other Quotes from
Freedom
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I defend both the freedom of expression and societys right to counter it. I must pay the price for differing. It is the natural way of things. – Naguib Mahfouz

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Freedom

I always wanted to make a childrens album because you have the freedom to explore so many wonderful topics and sounds. – Lisa Loeb

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Freedom

How absurd men are! They never use the liberties they have, they demand those they do not have. They have freedom of thought, they demand freedom of speech. – Soren Kierkegaard

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Freedom

If you ask me to summarise our mission, I would put it this way: We were a military regime that sought to lay the foundations for freedom and liberty in a complex society. – Ibrahim Babangida

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Freedom

Random Quotes

Hard work without talent is a shame, but talent without hard work is a tragedy. – Robert Half

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work

We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind. – Juan Antonio Samaranch

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History

Mr. Lely, I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughnesses, pimples, warts, and everything as you see me, otherwise I will never pay a farthing for it. – Oliver Cromwell

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Portraits

Since my induction into the Sports Hall of Fame, I have wanted to have my No. 3 Chevy on exhibit for sports fans to see. I hope others will enjoy the car as much as I have. – Junior Johnson

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car