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I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. ↗

— 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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Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

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

— Peter Mandelson

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I would exchange everything for one child of my own. ↗

— Henrietta Szold

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