Kamand KojouriI would rather lie facedown on the ground and use my body as a bridge, than stand proud and tall and use my body as a wall.
About This Quote
Nelson Mandela said, “I would rather lie facedown on the ground and use my body as a bridge, than stand proud and tall and use my body as a wall.” A bridge is something that supports, an important part of any society. A bridge is also something that allows people to safely cross over to another part of the world or to another part of their country. The idea is that this bridge breaks down at some point, but the people of the world are able to repair it and use it again. More often, we see bridges broken and walls built in order to keep people out. This quote speaks about the value of using your body as a bridge instead of using it as a wall.
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