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There Are So Many Men And Women Who Hold No Distinctive Positions But Whose Contribution Towards The Development Of Society Has Been Enormous. Some Of Them Are Not Known Even In Their Own Countries, But When You Come Across Them You Are Very Impressed. Those Are Heroes Or Heroines We Must Never Forget. Because Of Their Service To Society, You Can't Really Help But Admire Them.
-Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Mandela
There Are So Many Men And Women Who Hold No Distinctive Positions But Whose Contribution Towards The Development Of Society Has Been Enormous. Some Of Them Are Not Known Even In Their Own Countries, But When You Come Across Them You Are Very Impressed. Those Are Heroes Or Heroines We Must Never Forget. Because Of Their Service To Society, You Can't Really Help But Admire Them.
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Men
Resolution
Apart From Life, A Strong Constitusion And An Abiding Connection To The Thembu Royal House, The Only Thing My Father Bestowed Upon Me At Birth Was A Name, Rolihlahla
Strong
Father
Names
My Respect For Human Beings Is Based Not On The Colour Of A Man’s Skin Nor Authority He May Wield, But Purely On Merit.
Respect
Men
Color
There Is Nothing More Dangerous Than A Humiliated Man.
Men
Danger
Closed Minded
Africans Require, Want, The Franchise On The Basis Of One Man One Vote. They Want Political Independence.
4th Of July
Men
Political
Our Economic Approach To Food And Its Distribution Reflects Our Basic Moral Values.
Moral
Economic
Distribution
A Real Leader Uses Every Issue, No Matter How Serious And Sensitive, To Ensure That At The End Of The Debate We Should Emerge Stronger And More United Than Ever Before.
Leadership
Real
Issues
A Winner Is A Dreamer Who Never Gives Up
Motivational
Courage
Giving Up
If We Are To Accomplish Anything In This World, It Will In Equal Measure Be Due To The Work And Achievements Of Others.
Achievement
World
Accomplish
We Have Laid The Foundation For A Better Life. Things That Were Unimaginable A Few Years Ago Have Become Everyday Reality. I Belong To The Generation Of Leaders For Whom The Achievement Of Democracy Was The Defining Challenge.
Reality
Years
Achievement
Keep Your Friends Close - And Your Rivals Even Closer.
Inspiring
Rivals
Keep Your Friends Close
By Ancestry, I Was Born To Rule.
Ancestry
Born
May Your Choices Reflect Your Hopes, Not Your Fears.
Inspirational
Positive
Daughter
Our Human Compassion Binds Us The One To The Other - Not In Pity Or Patronizingly, But As Human Beings Who Have Learnt How To Turn Our Common Suffering Into Hope For The Future.
Future
Compassion
Suffering
Love Comes More Naturally To The Human Heart Than Its Opposite.
Life
Hate
Heart
Nothing Is Black Or White.
Inspiring
White
Black
There Is A Constant Struggle Between Good An Evil In The World. It Is Up To Good People To Choose The Right Side
Struggle
People
Evil
Let Us Join Hands And Build A Truly South African Nation.
Hands
South
Nations
The Impression That You Are A Demigod Worried Me. I Wanted To Be Like An Ordinary Human Being With Virtues And Vices.
Worry
Vices
Ordinary
Our Children Are The Rock On Which Our Future Will Be Built, Our Greatest Asset As A Nation. They Will Be The Leaders Of Our Country, The Creators Of Our National Wealth, Those Who Care For And Protect Our People.
Country
Children
Rocks
Extremists On All Sides Thrive, Fed By The Blood Lust Of Centuries Gone By.
Blood
Lust
Sides
There Is No Future Without Forgiveness
The Curious Beauty Of African Music Is That It Uplifts Even As It Tells A Sad Tale. You May Be Poor, You May Have Only A Ramshackle House, You May Have Lost Your Job, But That Song Gives You Hope.
Uplifting
Song
Jobs
Our Differences Are Our Strength As A Species And As A World Community.
Differences
Community
World
It Is Also The Fate Of Leadership To Be Misunderstood. It Is A Grave Error For Any Leader To Be Oversensitive In The Face Of Criticism, To Conduct Discussions As If He Or She Is A Schoolmaster Talking To Less Informed And Inexperienced Learners.
Fate
Errors
Talking
I Never Think Of The Time I Have Lost. I Just Carry Out A Programme Because It's There. It's Mapped Out For Me.
Thinking
Lost
Programmes
The New World Order That Is In The Making Must Focus On The Creation Of A World Of Democracy, Peace And Prosperity For All.
World Government
Order
Nwo
The Time Is Always Right To Do Right
Kings Speech
We Signal That Good Can Be Achieved Amongst Human Beings Who Are Prepared To Trust, Prepared To Believe In The Goodness Of People.
Believe
People
Goodness
It Is Also The Fate Of Leadership To Be Misunderstood. For Historians, Academics, Writers And Journalists To Reflect Great Lives According To Their Own Subjective Canon.
Fate
Misunderstood
Canon
I Dust [your Photo] Carefully Every Morning, For To Do So Gives Me The Pleasant Feeling That I'm Caressing You As In The Old Days. I Even Touch Your Nose With Mine To Recapture The Electric Current That Used To Flush Through My Blood Whenever I Did So.
Morning
Dust
Blood
It Is What We Make Out Of What We Have, Not What We Are Given, That Separates One Person From Another.
Inspiring
Self Actualization
Given
Aids Is Our Number One Enemy. This Enemy Can Be Defeated. While The Research For A Cure Continues, Four Principles -- Love, Support, Acceptance And Care For Those Affected -- Can Make Us Winners.
Acceptance
Numbers
Support
When I Came To Johannesburg From The Countryside, I Knew Nobody, But Many Strangers Were Very Kind To Me. I Then Was Dragged Into Politics, And Then, Subsequently, I Became A Lawyer.
Lawyer
Kind
Stranger
The Suffering Inflicted, And More Often Than Not On The Most Vulnerable Sectors Of Society, Demeans All Of Us As Humanity. That It Is Invariably Women, Children, The Aged And Disabled Who Suffer In These Conflicts Stands To The Added Shame Of Humankind.
Children
Humanity
Suffering
South Africans Must Recall The Terrible Past So That We Can Deal With It, Forgiving Where Forgiveness Is Necessary But Never Forgetting.
Past
Forgiving
Never Forget
It Always Seems Impossible Until Its Done.
Inspirational
Life
Motivational
I Knew As Well As I Knew Anything That The Oppressor Must Be Liberated Just As Surely As The Oppressed.
Long Walk To Freedom
Wells
Oppressed
Our Single Most Important Challenge Is Therefore To Help Establish A Social Order In Which The Freedom Of The Individual Will Truly Mean The Freedom Of The Individual.
Inspirational
Inspiring
Mean
We Slaughter One Another In Our Words And Attitudes. We Slaughter One Another In The Stereotypes And Mistrust That Linger In Our Heads, And The Words Of Hate We Spew From Our Lips.
Attitude
Hate
Our Words
The Liberty Bell Is "a Very Significant Symbol For The Entire Democratic World."
Freedom
Liberty
World
The Real Meaning Of The Spoken Word Has To Be Demonstrated By Practical Deeds
Real
Deeds
Spoken Word
I Told My Cellmates About The Oppression Of The Whites And Apartheid. I Helped Organize Hunger Strikes And The Like In My Prison.
Hunger Strike
Prison
Oppression
Educating All Of Our Children Must Be One Of Our Most Urgent Priorities. We All Know That Education, More Than Anything Else, Improves Our Chances Of Building Better Lives.
Life
Education
Children
There Is No Doubt That The United States Now Feels That They Are The Only Superpower In The World And They Can Do What They Like.
Doubt
United States
World
Where Choice Is Set Between Cowardice And Violence, I Would Advise Violence ... I Prefer To Use Arms In Defense Of Honor Rather Than Remain The Vile Witness Of Dishonor.
Choices
Honor
Arms
I Really Wanted To Retire And Rest And Spend More Time With My Children, My Grandchildren And Of Course With My Wife.
Rest In Peace
Children
Wife
A Critical, Independent And Investigative Press Is The Lifeblood Of Any Democracy. The Press Must Be Free From State Interference. It Must Have The Economic Strength To Stand Up To The Blandishments Of Government Officials. It Must Have Sufficient Independence From Vested Interests To Be Bold And Inquiring Without Fear Or Favour. It Must Enjoy The Protection Of The Constitution, So That It Can Protect Our Rights As Citizens.
Independent
Government
Rights
I Commend #aiesec's Continuing Efforts To Develop The #future #business #leadership Of Our Countries.
Country
Effort
Future Business
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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