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I have always regarded myself, in the first place, as an African patriot. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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I have retired, but if there's anything that would kill me it is to wake up in the morning not knowing what to do. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace. ↗

— 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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The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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I can't pretend that I'm brave and that I can beat the whole world. ↗

— 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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