About This Quote
This is one of the most well known quotes from Nelson Mandela. He was referring to the struggle that black South Africans had to endure during their struggle for independence. He said, "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it." This quote could easily apply to difficulties we face in life and how we should not give up so easily when times get hard. When we do this, we show our true character and can truly say that we did it despite all odds or obstacles.
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