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“I cannot and will not give any undertaking at a time when I, and you, the people, are not free. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.”

Book:Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations

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Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations

This book compiles a selection of quotes from Nelson Mandela, providing a glimpse into his wisdom and the principles that guided his life and leadership. more

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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, was born on July 18, 1918, and passed away on December 5, 2013. He was a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and was imprisoned for 27 years for his opposition to apartheid policies. Mandela dedicated himself to promoting democracy and equality in South Africa, becoming a symbol of anti-racism and peace worldwide. more

“The people of Africa have learned the lessons of patience and endurance in their long struggle for freedom. In a cynical world we have become an inspiration to many. We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to belief in the goodness of people.”

People World Humans Long Inspiration Belief Human Beings Struggle Lessons Goodness Prepared Endurance Cynical Signals Struggle For Freedom

Author:Nelson Mandela

“When the history of our times is written, will we be remembered as the generation that turned our backs in a moment of global crisis or will it be recorded that we did the right thing?”

Moments Written Generations Crisis Remembered Right Thing Our Time

Book:Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations

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“I never think of the time I have lost. I just carry out a programme because it's there. It's mapped out for me.”

Thinking Lost Programmes

Book:Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom

Source: Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom

“If the ANC does to you what the apartheid government did to you, then you must do to the ANC what you did to the apartheid government.”