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“ The way to understand any enemy is to realize that, from his perspective, he is not a villain but a hero. ”

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If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.

~ Desmond Tutu

We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.

~ 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

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