Before Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962, he was an angry, relatively young man. He founded the ANC's military wing. When he was released, he surprised everyone because he was talking about reconciliation and forgiveness and not about revenge.
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"Before Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962, he was an angry, relatively young man. He founded the ANC's military wing. When he was released, he surprised everyone because he was talking about reconciliation and forgiveness and not about revenge." — Desmond Tutu
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Before Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962, he was an angry, relatively young man. He founded the ANC's military wing. When he was released, he surprised everyone because he was talking about reconciliation and forgiveness and not about revenge. — Desmond Tutu
About Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu was a Leader from South Africa (1931–2021).
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This quote is attributed to Desmond Tutu, a Leader from South Africa.
When did Desmond Tutu live?
Desmond Tutu lived from 1931 – 2021.