Tarif NaazIt is very difficult to convince a person to come out of his conservative shell, unless he feels discomfort there.
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The world is full of conservatism, fear, and ignorance. To break through that shell, you have to challenge the person’s beliefs. If you are to do that, you have to first help them see the truth. Then, once they have seen the truth, you have to keep challenging until they finally accept it.
Most people aren’t willing to change their mind because it means looking at the world with new eyes. They don’t want to be uncomfortable so they reject any challenge against their beliefs. With this quote, however, Mandela was able to persuade all those who were willing to accept his challenge.
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