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Article Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela.
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I love these words from Marianne Williamson as used by Nelson Mandela in his inaugeration speech as State President at South Africa's first Democratic Election in 1994. I have admired and respected 'Madiba' for many years - his graciousness and the nobility of his unique spirit of reconciliation". Nelson Mandela’s integrity [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], his sense of humour, his forgiveness of human frailty, his "immense generosity of spirit", his faith in reconciliation - and above all, by the sacrifices he personally made. All this ensured his "beloved" country would remain a beacon to the world, an example of a different mode of thinking [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a new way of viewing problems as challenges. And as South Africa (and the African National Congress) prepares to choose a new President to succeed Thabo Mbeki, it is vitally important that this new democracy succeeds in the future, not just for South Africa’s sake, but as 'a beacon of

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking;
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others."
His strength of will and character.
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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
- Martin Luther King, Jr (1929-1968, American Black Leader, Nobel Prize Winner, 1964)
- Marianne Williamson
A tribute to the symbolic presence of dignity and strength.
"One man can make a difference."
- Robert Kennedy

"Forgiveness is not an occasional act - it is an attitude of mind."
- Martin Luther King
"Violence breeds violence, repression brings retaliation, and only a cleansing of our whole society can remove this sickness from our soul." So eulogises Robert Kennedy after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr in April 1998.
Mandela's Christ-like selflessness. His 'almost divine grace' and firm BELIEF in his role, his mission for his country - he never wavered in his convictions. One man's commitment to a noble cause - what one man can do preaching a spirit of reconciliation.
"My mission is embracing the wounds of my country." He gives pride to all black people. What men can do with a noble cause.
A fellow prisoner on Robben Eiland said: "He took Christianity to the market-place."
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"Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the opression or persecution of others."
- John F Kennedy
"The noblest revenge is to forgive."
- Thomas Fuller, English author (1608-1661)
GREAT SOULS: NELSON MANDELA ON FORGIVENESS
If I don't forgive my enemies, I deny my right to have power over them."
- Martin Luther King or Robert Kennedy??
Nelson Mandela's ability to rise above his conditions, to stay positive and remain focussed. His dignity, humility and character is a model for everyone. His total lack of bitterness. Mandela embraced his enemies with love.
"There is no time to be bitter - there is work to be done."