When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

About This Quote

Nelson Mandela said, “When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.” The most powerful part of this quote is that it shows that people will break the law if they are denied the right to live the life they believe in.

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1. Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.

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2. There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

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