The dignity of a person lies not in their circumstances, but... - Govan Mbeki

"The dignity of a person lies not in their circumstances, but in their refusal to be diminished by them."

Govan Mbeki Courage

Anti-apartheid Activist, Intellectual South African 1910–1983

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

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"Never let fear stop you from chasing your dreams."

"Courage is being afraid but doing it anyway."

"Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

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