Quote of Nelson Mandela - I have walked that long road...
Biography - Nelson Mandela:
South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.
Born: 1918 - Died: 2013
Period:
21st century
20th century
Place of birth: South Africa
Born: 1918 - Died: 2013
Period:
21st century
20th century
Place of birth: South Africa
I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about freedom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Article I – Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common good.
Article IV – Liberty consists of doing anything which does not harm others: thus, the exercise of the natural rights of each man has only those borders which assure other members of the society the enjoyment of these same rights. These borders can be determined only by the law.
Quotes for: responsibility
when we say that a man is responsible for himself, we do not only mean that he is responsible for his own individuality, but that he is responsible for all men.
Falling in love is not at all the most stupid thing that people do — but gravitation cannot be held responsible for it.
Nelson Mandela also said...
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