Desmond Tutu

South African anti-apartheid cleric

Contemporary influential 99 sayings

Sayings by Desmond Tutu

When you forgive, you are actually setting a prisoner free – yourself.

Late 20th century — Various writings
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God loves us. He wants us to be happy. He wants us to be whole.

Unknown — Speech
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The greatest gift you can give is your presence.

Unknown — Speech
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In the end, all that matters is love.

Unknown — Speech
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The world is a beautiful place, and we are blessed to be a part of it.

Unknown — Speech
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Let us be beacons of hope in a world that so desperately needs it.

Unknown — Speech
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Don't be afraid to be different. Be afraid of being the same as everyone else.

Unknown — Speech
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The greatest good is to do good to others.

Unknown — Speech
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We are all connected. What affects one, affects all.

Unknown — Speech
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May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.

Unknown — Speech
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There is no future without forgiveness.

Late 20th century — Various writings
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Let us strive to be instruments of peace.

Unknown — Speech
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We are called to be channels of God's love.

Unknown — Speech
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When we heal, we heal not only ourselves, but the world.

Unknown — Speech
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Let us not lose heart. Let us not give up hope.

Unknown — Speech
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The greatest revolution is the revolution of the heart.

Unknown — Speech
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God has a sense of humor. Just look at the platypus.

Unknown — Interview
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We are all fellow pilgrims on this journey called life.

Unknown — Speech
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Let us be instruments of transformation.

Unknown — Speech
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