The government has interpreted the peacefulness of the movement as a weakness: the people's non-violent policies have been taken as a green light for government violence. Refusal to resort to force has been interpreted by the government as an invitat

Quote by Nelson Mandela

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There is no such thing as part freedom.

There is no such thing as part freedom.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to...

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to...

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time...

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time...

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which...

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which...

It is, however, well known that the main national liberation organizations in this country have...

It is, however, well known that the main national liberation organizations in this country have...

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

How can I be expected to believe that this same racial discrimination which has been...

How can I be expected to believe that this same racial discrimination which has been...

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when...

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when...

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

Lead from the back...and let others believe they are in front.

Lead from the back...and let others believe they are in front.

Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

The curious beauty of African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a...

The curious beauty of African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a...

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for...

If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for...

Of all the observations I have made on the strike, none has brought forth so...

Of all the observations I have made on the strike, none has brought forth so...

It was the government that should have been told to refrain from its inhuman policy...

It was the government that should have been told to refrain from its inhuman policy...

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live...

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live...

How much does free cost?

How much does free cost?

Your life is yours and yours alone. Rise up and live it.

Your life is yours and yours alone. Rise up and live it.

Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.

Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.