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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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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
Forgiving is not forgetting; its actually remembering--remembering and not using your right to hit back. Its a second chance for a new beginning. And the remembering part is particularly important. Especially if you dont want to repeat what happened. ― 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
Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another. ― desmond tutu
I definitely have to pray and spend a lot of time by myself when I can. Megan Thee Stallion
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. ― Desmond Tutu
It is through weakness and vulnerability that most of us learn empathy and compassion and discover our soul. ― Desmond Tutu
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. ― Desmond Tutu
Language is very powerful. Language does not just describe reality. Language creates the reality it describes. ― 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