Vale Nelson
Something of a repost, but it captured how I feel.I'm too much the individualist to have heroes as such, but I do greatly admire Nelson Mandela. Most ordinary men, locked away for a third of man's natural span, would find their minds turning to vengeance, but Mandela, equipped with the tools to have his revenge, had a deep well of compassion to draw on, and not only showed forgiveness but taught his nation a lesson in forbearance that may yet be its salvation. I still remember vividly the day Mandela was released from prison: he strode through the gates, head unbowed, a beacon of courage and honour in a dirty word. He doesn't need a memorial. His life itself is its own memorial. But I am thankful for his life. Amandla!
posted by Dr Zen @ 9:22 am
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