I read this on the gates to a village cemetery: What you are, we used to be. What we are, you’re going to be. – It puts things in perspective, doesn’t it?

Ivana Hruba
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Nelson Mandela is the founder of South African nation. He was a very respected man, but he was imprisoned for 27 years. This quote is from his autobiography, “Long Walk to Freedom.” He is speaking about how he has seen many people throughout his life. He says that what they are today is something that they were years ago.

If you are someone who wants to be successful, this quote is for you. You can look back on your past and see all of the things you have done wrong, but now is the time to work hard and do what you need to do to become successful in today’s society.

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