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Quote by Nelson Mandela

“The time will come when our nation will honour the memory of all the sons, the daughters, the mothers, the fathers, the youth and the children who, by their thoughts and deeds, gave us the right to assert with pride that we are South Africans, that we are Africans, and that we are citizens of the world.”

Quote by Nelson Mandela

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, 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

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