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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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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
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
If you're feeling alone, and your weariness has grown, look up above, and thank God for His love. There's nothing you can do, to change His love for you; hold on friend, it's not the end. Something beautiful will come, the clouds will part for the sun, the skies will break for the Son, and the Father will say 'Well done.' But until then, until then, you're not alone. He can make bread from stone. Hold on to Him, and He'll hold on to you. Take one day at a time, pray for faith and be kind, and when forgetful becomes your mind, remember what He said, 'You are mine.' — Nick Vujicic
There is nothing more difficult than waking someone who is only pretending to be asleep. ― 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
Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. ― Desmond Tutu
We are made for loving. If we don’t love, we will be like plants without water. ― Desmond Tutu
Dear Child of God, I am sorry to say that suffering is not optional. ― 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