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"Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated."
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Nelson MandelaI had no specific belief except that our cause was just, was very stro — Nelson Mandela
"I had no specific belief except that our cause was just, was very strong and it was winning more and more support."
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Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His administration focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation, a national peace accord and eventua
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"Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for the eternity."
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"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."
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"Lets hope that Ken Oosterbroek will be the last person to die."
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"Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do."
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"Today we are entering a new era for our country and its people. Today we celebrate not the victory of a party, but a victory for all the people of South Africa. Our country has arrived at a decision. Among all the parties that contested the elections, the overwhelming majority of South Africans have mandated the African National Congress to lead our country into the future. The South Africa we have struggled for, in which all our people, be they African, Coloured, Indian or White, regard themselves as citizens of one nation is at hand."
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