Quotations

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Take your dagger, gun, and machete, and throw them into the sea.

Forever, forever, and never let this land once again be subjected to oppression by one race against another, and contempt by the whole world for ugly deeds.

I can't hide behind people with guns and talk to them.

All I ask is to work as hard as you can while maintaining a kind heart. I promise I will do the same.

Reconciliation begins here, and tolerance also begins here.
Tolerance can liberate your soul and eliminate fear, which is why tolerance is such a powerful weapon.

"How can he do so many things? When will he rest?"
"He said he has rested enough in prison."

I never thought I could see so many flags in a stadium.

In this matter, the people are wrong. As their elected leader, I have a responsibility to point this out.

"You are risking your political life, and you are risking your future political future!"
"Someday if I dare not do this, someday I am no longer suitable for leadership."

Our enemy is no longer white. Yes, they are South Africans just like us, and they are part of our democratic country.
Now is not the time for revenge, now is the time to mobilize all the power that can be mobilized to build our country, even if that power is green and gold.

You chose me to be your leader, let me lead you now!

"The so-called minority still controls the police, the army, and the economy. If we lose their support, we can't deal with other issues."
"So, caring about rugby is a political consideration?"
"It's popular support." Considerations. If we take away what they value, the Springboks and their national anthem, we will fall into a cycle of retribution. I will try my best to stop this cycle, otherwise it will destroy us. "

We will always , Never ask about his family affairs.
He is not a saint, he is just a man, and he has a problem with men. He doesn't need us to remind him that he still has family.

Football is a gentleman's sport for hooligans, and rugby is a gentleman's hooliganism.

To him (Mandela), no one is unknown.

In fact, rugby players will not be 100% healthy during the game.

The British have brought us many things, including rugby. But afternoon tea, this one is the best.

If we want to rebuild our country, we must exceed all expectations.

"In the eyes of the experts, let's qualify for the team."
"In the eyes of the experts

, we should still stay in jail." Times have changed, and we have to follow suit.

"Who knows the rules of rugby here?"
"Me!"
"What are the rules?"
"When the referee is out of sight, you can punch another player."

Rugby is a very fierce sport, almost all about politics. Just as intense.

Sometimes, in very rare cases, as a president, you can do whatever you want.

My father is from Xhosa, so he can have polygamy. but I am not. But when I saw you, I became jealous of my father.

"Unconquerable"
Through the night that covers me, I see layers of bottomless darkness.
Thank God for giving me an unconquerable soul. Even if I am held tightly by hell, I will not flinch or scream.
After wave after wave of blows, my head was covered with blood and I didn't bow my head.
Outside this world full of anger and tears, the shadow of terror wanders. Also, the threat of the future.
But I am not afraid, no matter how narrow the door I will pass through, no matter what punishment I will shoulder, I am the master of fate and the commander of the soul.
--William Henry

This country needs something great.

We have the support of more than 60,000 South Africans, and we have the support of 43 million South Africans.

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Extended Reading

Invictus quotes

  • Nerine: [after Francois returns from his tea with President Mandela] So, what's he like?

    Francois Pienaar: [pauses] He's unlike any person I've ever met.

  • Hendrick Booyens: [after meeting Francois Pienaar for the first time] He's not as big as he looks on TV.