Thursday, December 5, 2013

The World is a Little Diminished Today


Nelson Mandela, who led the emancipation of South Africa from white minority rule and served as his country’s first black president, becoming an international emblem of dignity and forbearance, died Thursday. He was 95.

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  1. Sully's quote:
    “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, proof that the final form of love is forgiveness.

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  2. I see we picked the same image from Quotespick to illustrate the occasion. Thanks for your tribute to a great statesman. It was my privilege to meet him twice. I'll never forget him.

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