Arthur Hugh Clough Quotes


If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. Nelson Mandela Wisdom 377
It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership. Nelson Mandela Leadership 344
Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace. Nelson Mandela Peace 304
A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special. Nelson Mandela Personality 282
“I have spent more than 20 years in prison, then on one night I decided to surrender by signing all the terms and conditions of government. But suddenly I thought about Imam Hussain and Karbala movement and Imam Hussain gave me strength to stand for right of freedom and liberation and I did.” Nelson Mandela Freedom, patience, liberation, truth, Imam Hussain, strength, righteousness, perseverance, 278
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered. Nelson Mandela Home 210
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. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 204
It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens but its lowest ones. Nelson Mandela Prison 198
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 Africa 192
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela Change 182
Without language one cannot talk to people and understand them one cannot share their hopes and aspirations grasp their history appreciate their poetry or savor their songs. Nelson Mandela Teaching 169
I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism. Nelson Mandela Society 165
If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness. Nelson Mandela Forgiveness 164
There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires. Nelson Mandela Death 159
Where globalization means, as it so often does, that the rich and powerful now have new means to further enrich and empower themselves at the cost of the poorer and weaker, we have a responsibility to protest in the name of universal freedom. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 132
In my country we go to prison first and then become President. Nelson Mandela Become 131
It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela Perseverance 125
Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another. Nelson Mandela Experience 124
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. Nelson Mandela Life 123
Where you stand depends on where you sit. Nelson Mandela Perseverance 121
For to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela Liberty 118
If the United States of America or Britain is having elections, they don't ask for observers from Africa or from Asia. But when we have elections, they want observers. Nelson Mandela Politics 118
Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated. Nelson Mandela Men 116
Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future. Nelson Mandela Future 115
I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists. Nelson Mandela Country 113
By ancestry, I was born to rule. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 112
A Nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens but its lowest ones Nelson Mandela Politics 99
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 Peace 97
It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea. Nelson Mandela Wise 96
I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders. Nelson Mandela Arab 95
Nonviolence is a good policy when the conditions permit. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 93
After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Nelson Mandela Climb 93
In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 89
There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children. Nelson Mandela Society 89
Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace. Nelson Mandela Peace 88
Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies. Nelson Mandela Forgiveness 86
Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organization - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. Nelson Mandela Politics 81
Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS. Nelson Mandela Peace 81
Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will. Nelson Mandela Money 74
Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements. Nelson Mandela Communism 73
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. Nelson Mandela Wisdom 72
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. Nelson Mandela Peace 71
I have always regarded myself, in the first place, as an African patriot. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 71
When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat. Nelson Mandela Boiling 70
Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement. Nelson Mandela Freedom 69
A leader. . .is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock letting the most nimble go out ahead whereupon the others follow not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind. Nelson Mandela Leadership 68
I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them. Nelson Mandela Art 67
I have been influenced in my thinking by both west and east. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 65
As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom I knew if I didnt leave my bitterness and hatred behind Id still be in prison. Nelson Mandela Forgiveness 64
There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty. Nelson Mandela Uncategorized 63

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