Quote by Nelson Mandela

I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.

I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner wh

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker does not view themselves as a perfect or flawless individual. Instead, they define a saint as someone who acknowledges their faults and continually strives to improve themselves. By emphasizing the idea of persistence and constant effort, the quote challenges traditional notions of goodness, suggesting that it is characterized by a willingness to learn from mistakes and keep trying to be better.

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