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Meaning
The quote says that success belongs to people who keep believing in their goals and do not stop after setbacks. It connects winning with persistence rather than talent alone.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Nelson Mandela.
Did You Know?
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
About Nelson Mandela
South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist. He served as president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, becoming the country’s first black head of state and the first chosen in a fully representative democratic election. His presidency focused on dismantling apartheid’s legacy, confronting institutionalised racism, and encouraging racial reconciliation. He was also an African nationalist and socialist, and served as president of the African National Congress from 1991 to 1997. In South Africa, he is widely respected and is often called Madiba, his Xhosa clan name, as well as the Father of the Nation.
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