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Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world and Mindset Network is a powerful part of that world changing arsenal.

— Nelson Mandela

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"Lighting your way to a better future : Speech delivered by Mr N R Mandela at launch of Mindset Network," July 16, 2003 at db.nelsonmandela.org. ; Cited in: Nelson Mandela, ‎S. K. Hatang, ‎Sahm Venter (2012) Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom. p. 101.

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What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.

Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.

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