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Rights Quotes by Nelson Mandela
- Democracy is based on the majority principle. This is especially true in a country such as ours where the vast majority have been systematically denied…
- We speak here of the challenge of the dichotomies of war and peace, violence and non-violence, racism and human dignity, oppression and repression and liberty…
- A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy. The press must be free from state interference. It must have the economic…
- It is time for the next generations to continue our struggle against social injustice and for the rights of humanity. It is in your hands.
- To deny people of their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. To impose on them a wretched life of huger and deprivation is…
- As long as women are bound by poverty and as long as they are looked down upon, human rights will lack substance.
- This must be a world of democracy and respect for human rights, a world freed from the horrors of poverty, hunger, deprivation and ignorance, relieved…
- The Children's Hospital will be a credible demonstration of the commitment of African leaders to place the rights of children at the forefront. Nothing less…
- AIDS is no longer just a disease, it is a human rights issue.
- There's one place where (Fidel Castro’s) Cuba stands out head and shoulders above the rest – that is in its love for human rights and…
- To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.
More Rights Quotes
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- We like to engage in a normal publishing effort, which is to act in a responsible manner and make sure the material… — Julian Assange
- In some places women have all the rights they deserve and in others there are big restrictions - in some countries they… — Michelle Bachelet
- Violence against women in all its forms is a human rights violation. It's not something that any culture, religion or tradition propagates. — Michelle Bachelet
- I am proud of my husband, Marcus, the love of my life, and his Swiss heritage. Even though I have been a… — Michele Bachmann
- People were floored when they saw that the underwear bomber, after less than 50 minutes of interrogation, was given the rights, privileges,… — Michele Bachmann
- Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. — Lord Acton
- The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern. — Lord Acton
- Gun control means being able to hit your target. If I have a 'hot button' issue, this is definitely it. Don't even… — Michael Badnarik
- Can any of you seriously say the Bill of Rights could get through Congress today? It wouldn't even get out of committee. — F. Lee Bailey
- The Good Friday Agreement and the basic rights and entitlements of citizens that are enshrined within it must be defended and actively… — Gerry Adams
- No matter whether it's someone from the political left or right, we just need a voice to stand up and defend animal… — Brigitte Bardot