"I came to accept that I have..." - Quote by Nelson Mandela
I came to accept that I have no right whatsoever to judge others in terms of my own customs, however much I may be proud of such customs.
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“There is a universal respect and even admiration for those who are humble and simple by nature, and who have absolute confidence in all human beings irrespective of their social status.”
“Love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
“The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.”
More on Acceptance
“Everyone’s childhood plays itself out. No wonder no one knows the other or can completely understand. By this I don’t know if I’m just giving up with this conclusion or resigning myself — or maybe for the first time connecting with reality. How do we know the pain or another’s earlier years, let alone all that he drags with him since along the way at best a lot of leeway is needed for the other — yet how much is unhealthy for one to bear. I think to love bravely is the best and accept — as much as one can bear.”
“Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.”
“I don't have one regret.”
More on Judgment
“People who mind don't matter. But people who matter don't mind.”
“You cannot judge any man beyond your knowledge of him, and how small is your knowledge.”
“History will not judge our endeavors--and a government cannot be selected--merely on the basis of color or creed or even party affiliation. Neither will competence and loyalty and stature, while essential to the utmost, suffice in times such as these.”