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"Before Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962, he was an angry, relatively young man. He founded the AN..." — Desmond Tutu

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
Desmond Tutu Leader • South African
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