As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison. —Nelson Mandela
“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”

Nelson Mandela Former president of South Africa

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Moster Sinvula Siboleka from Windhoek, Namibia APRIL 12, 2020
Fact words from the great leader, the later Nelson Mandela immediately after leaving the prison to his freedom. RIP papa
Frank from Colorado USA FEBRUARY 4, 2020
He made the world a better place ❤
gina bayos from Pasay city, Philippines JULY 18, 2018
With God's Grace... ...Forgiveness & Humility open the door to all virtues..
Gershom from Canada MAY 28, 2017
Humility at its very best
Stacia from Perth, Western Australia MARCH 15, 2016
Such a great man !

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