The youngest son of the third of four wives to a father who lost his chiefdom because of a dispute about an ox.
The first person in his family to ever go to school
Was 21 before he used a toothbrush
Ran away from home to avoid an arranged marriage
A very inauspicious start to a truly great life:
Nelson Mandela - loved by so many around the world for his pursuit of peace and unity; for his exemplary demonstration of forgiveness; for his totally unprejudiced love of mankind.
Yes I'm sure he had his faults - lets face it, he was human, but the world is certainly a better place for the role Nelson Mandela played in recent history, and I pray that his legacy will live on for many years to come. If only more countries would follow his lead on how to pursue peace and reconciliation..... we can but pray.
But in the meantime - rest in peace Nelson Mandela
The first person in his family to ever go to school
Was 21 before he used a toothbrush
Ran away from home to avoid an arranged marriage
A very inauspicious start to a truly great life:
Nelson Mandela - loved by so many around the world for his pursuit of peace and unity; for his exemplary demonstration of forgiveness; for his totally unprejudiced love of mankind.
Yes I'm sure he had his faults - lets face it, he was human, but the world is certainly a better place for the role Nelson Mandela played in recent history, and I pray that his legacy will live on for many years to come. If only more countries would follow his lead on how to pursue peace and reconciliation..... we can but pray.
But in the meantime - rest in peace Nelson Mandela
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