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Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by solazo: 12:35am On Dec 06, 2013 |
Here, then, are some of Mandela’s clear and inspiring words: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being an optimist is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.” “There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lies defeat and death.” “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” “As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.” “Honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, absence of vanity, readiness to serve others – qualities which are within easy reach of every soul – are the foundation of one’s spiritual life.” “There is no passion to be found in playing small – settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” “Courageous people do not fear forgiving for the sake of peace.” “Our human compassion binds us to one another – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2013/08/21/15-inspiring-quotes-from-nelson-mandela-on-leadership-change-and-life/?utm_campaign=forbestwittersf&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social And 119 of Mandela's quotes can be seen here http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/367338.Nelson_Mandela 3 Likes
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Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Idrismusty97(m): 1:27am On Dec 06, 2013 |
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Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Horus(m): 11:33am On Dec 06, 2013 |
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Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Kingtim(m): 1:40pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
A man who uses his teeth to cut shaki with his eyes wide open, fear that man -nelson mandela 3 Likes |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by olorunthobby(f): 1:41pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
mehn...so inspiring!may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace..ina li lahi, wa ina li lehy rajiun |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by anthonyevans: 1:41pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
nice one |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by jeron1(m): 1:43pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
in the next 100years. no Nigerian leader cam be compared to this man evn at his death cos evn at death, his dead body will govern Nigeria better than GEJ 8 Likes |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by waleadex(m): 1:46pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Inspiring! |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Kingtim(m): 1:47pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
jeron1: in the next 100years. no Nigerian leader cam be compared to this man evn at his death cos evn at death, his dead body will govern Nigeria better than GEJewu.. Quote me if u wan die. Werey! 3 Likes |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Oludrex(m): 1:47pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
He who drink alomo without squeezing face can kill - Nelson Mandela 8 Likes |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by sirwilly1(m): 1:52pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Idrismusty97: I feel so honored to be the first to comment. All After being the 1st to comment, what have you added to the thread? It is people like you will want to be the 1st to answer questions in class, at the end giving the wrong answer. #runningaway |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Walexz02(m): 1:52pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
may his soul rest in peace |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Whizkeey(m): 1:58pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
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Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by GenWOJUOLA(m): 1:59pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Mandiba!!! Will forever remain in our hearts.. He taught how to live, yet lived by example!! |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by ayusco85(m): 1:59pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Madiba's manhood lives on. #Patience jonathan (2013) 2 Likes
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Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by 3Dimension: 2:13pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Quotes birth from a fountain of knowledge.. No wonder he was more than a man. Madiba...your death is an ordinary death of man but a legendary death for mankind. #YouLiveOnMadiba Until u find something to die for uve not started living. |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by jeron1(m): 2:13pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Kingtim: ewu.. Quote me if u wan die. Werey!see this reterdeen o... GEJ beta pass uslf as I dey see |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Orikinla(m): 2:23pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
[size=18pt] “Honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, absence of vanity, readiness to serve others – qualities which are within easy reach of every soul – are the foundation of one’s spiritual life.”[/size] More like a summary of my lifestyle. |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Bright4(m): 2:26pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
;DIf Gej can find his way comes 2015,Nigeria ve gotten 2nd Marradona. By Nelson mandiba. |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by galadima77(m): 2:28pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
knowing what he fought for .....am privileged to av lived in his time. He has come and gone like a lesson.... RIP Madiba 2 Likes |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by Nobody: 2:35pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
"DIRECT YOUR BOW AND ARROW TO A TARGET IN LIFE AND IT MAY BE BLOWN AWAY BY A TERRIBLE WIND BUT WHEN YOU ARE IN CONNECTION WITH CHRIST HE CALMS THE WIND FOR YOU". 1 Like |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by olowop: 2:52pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
[quote author=jeron1]in the next 100years. no Nigerian leader cam be compared to this man evn at his death cos evn at death, his dead body will govern Nigeria better than GEJ[/quote] we may not have someone like him but b4 100years we will have sumone dat is greater Dan nelson mandela if is not u den is Me nd Myself.nelson mandela rip |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by osifred(m): 2:59pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
...People learn to hate, and if they learn to hate they can be taught to love... Mandela. (The above touches my soul) In full Nobody is born hating another person because of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate and if they can learn to hate they can be taught to love for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite...NM |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by ifeomabernard(f): 3:13pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
#RIPMADIBA |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by tee4naija(m): 3:39pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Idrismusty97: I feel so honored to be the first to comment. All.And what do you get for being the first to comment? 1 Like |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by mustaphagreens(m): 3:48pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
R.I.P madiba, Indeed u lived a life worthy of emulation! ooh how i wish we had some like you( with ur kind of heart) in this country. |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by GreatOlu1: 3:49pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
He will forever be remembered. |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by peruso: 4:19pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Idrismusty97: I feel so honored to be the first to comment. All After this YOUR BEAUTIFUL EULOGY YOU SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE MADIBA OR THE TOPIC |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by smoothpapuzy(m): 5:27pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
you didnt add he saying that touched ny heart to start my life as a man.... he said 'a man is not a man till he has his own house'. |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by ezzye: 6:49pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Kingtim: A man who uses his teeth to cut shaki with his eyes wide open, fear that man -nelson mandela yeah ryt, more like Nelson Kingtim |
Re: Inspiring Quotes From Nelson Mandela On Leadership, Change And Life by PrettyClare7(f): 7:17pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
[quote author=jeron1]in the next 100years. no Nigerian leader cam be compared to this man evn at his death cos evn at death, his dead body will govern Nigeria better than GEJ[/quote] r u cursing nigeria or wat? Nigeria is filled with many great men n women we cn compare wit mandela only dat ur too myopic to see them. 1 Like |
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