As the @olympics begin, these beautiful words from Nelson Mandela recited by @charlizeafrica are not to be missed: “Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference.”May these games be a symbol of our common humanity, of our ability to connect across barriers of language and culture. May we put aside our differences and embrace not what divides us, but instead what makes us unique, what makes us special, what makes these games fun. Let us not only root for our home countries, but let us root for each other. To all the athletes that are living their dreams, congratulations! The world is watching and cheering you on!View all 3,255 comments

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