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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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In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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Europe has to address people's needs directly and reflect their priorities, not our own preoccupations. ↗

— Peter Mandelson

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The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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You know, you can only lead them from behind. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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Most were beginning to feel they had learned enough to last for the rest of their lives. They remained mathematicians, but largely went their own way. ↗

— Benoit Mandelbrot

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Now that I near 80, I realize with wistful pleasure that on many occasions I was 10, 20, 40, even 50 years ahead of my time. ↗

— Benoit Mandelbrot

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I certainly believe that we gain through open trade and liberalisation. ↗

— Peter Mandelson

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I never had long hair before I got busted. I never had a beard before I got busted. ↗

— Charles Manson

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