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“It is for real that injustice and oppression will not have the last word. There was a time when Hitler looked like he was going to vanquish all of Europe, and where is he now?”

Quote by Desmond Tutu

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Desmond Tutu, born on October 7, 1931, was a prominent anti-apartheid activist, theologian, and author from South Africa. He played a significant role in the abolition of apartheid in South Africa and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his efforts. more

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