Courage lays within easy reach of a child who knows nothing of how easily understanding can unravel, leaving a set of rules that apply to nothing, and an empty heart.

Sonja Yoerg
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Nelson Mandela said: “Courage lays within easy reach of a child who knows nothing of how easily understanding can unravel, leaving a set of rules that apply to nothing, and an empty heart.” This quote is another powerful Nelson Mandela quote. It shows us how courage is something we can all have, no matter what our circumstances. It also shows us how our understanding of the world makes a difference. We can turn our understanding into rules that apply to nothing, or we can turn it into something that will help others and make a difference in their lives.

Source: The Middle Of Somewhere

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