Desmond Tutu

In the land of my birth I cannot vote, whereas a young person of eighteen can vote. And why? Because he or she possesses that wonderful biological attribute - a white skin.

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These are some quotes by South African author Desmond Tutu Leader, who was born on October 7, 1931.

Quotes by 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.

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You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

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My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.

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