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When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said "Let us pray." We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land. ― Desmond Tutu

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When we see others as the enemy, we risk becoming what we hate. When we oppress others, we end up oppressing ourselves. All of our humanity is dependent upon recognizing the humanity in others. ― Desmond Tutu
We must be ready to learn from one another, not claiming that we alone possess all truth and that somehow we have a corner on God. ― Desmond Tutu
My father always used to say, "Don't raise your voice. Improve your argument." Good sense does not always lie with the loudest shouters, nor can we say that a large, unruly crowd is always the best arbiter of what is right. ― Desmond Tutu
Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. ― Desmond Tutu
I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself. — Nelson Mandela
Hope for love, pray for love, wish for love, dream for love…but don’t put your life on hold waiting for love. ― Mandy Hale
You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ― Desmond Tutu
Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another. ― desmond tutu
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring. ― Desmond Tutu
Like when you sit in front of a fire in winter — you are just there in front of the fire. You don't have to be smart or anything. The fire warms you. ― Desmond Tutu