In South Africa, I feel I am a stranger, at best an animal.
Oliver TamboRead
The more pressure you bring from without, the less internal pressure is necessary.
Interpretation
What this quote means
External pressure can reduce the need for internal motivation.
In this quote, Oliver Tambo suggests that when faced with external challenges or pressures, individuals often find it easier to summon their internal strength and motivation. The idea is that external circumstances can propel personal growth and resilience, making it less necessary for oneself to independently motivate in times of difficulty.
Themes
PressureMotivationInternal StrengthExternal ChallengesResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to encourage students to embrace challenges.
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How do you deal with a criminal that will not listen to what you have to say and who continues his policy of violence? Some say you continue to talk and let him tire himself out. But nearly 40 years after the institution of apartheid, is there anyone who still believes that verbal persuasion will work?
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It was of limited usefulness to head great rallies. The government did not listen, and, soon enough, the tear gas and the muzzles of the guns were turned against the people. The justice of our cries went unrecognized.
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It was becoming clear that, from being at the top at Holy Cross, we were at the bottom at St. Peter's. Objectively, this was very good, for it offered us a challenge and an opportunity to grow if we were ready to take it; and we surely were.
Oliver TamboRead
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