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As far as those kinds of things, I also played at the concert to call for the release of Nelson Mandela when he was a political prisoner in South Africa. We were celebrating his 70th birthday and calling for his release.
Jackson Browne
From the beginning, Mandela and Tambo was besieged with clients. We were not the only African lawyers in South Africa, but we were the only firm of African lawyers. For Africans, we were the firm of first choice and last resort.
Nelson Mandela
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Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organization - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think.
Nelson Mandela
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Like you do about Nelson Mandela, you can't help feeling the guy's a good man.


Ralph Steadman
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At the outset, I want to say that the suggestion that the struggle in South Africa is under the influence of foreigners or communists is wholly incorrect. I have done whatever I did because of my experience in South Africa and my own proudly felt African background, and not because of what any outsider might have said.
Nelson Mandela
I met Nelson Mandela, and I really didn't know what to say. It was years ago at a benefit. I was just in awe of this man because of what he'd done.
Robin Williams
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Nelson Mandela and Malcolm X came out of prison stronger.


Philip Emeagwali
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There is no such thing as part freedom.


Nelson Mandela
I have always had great respect for former president Mandela. The personal sacrifices he made in order to achieve what was right for the people of South Africa is something I carry with me every day.
Aaron Schock
I have learned so much from Nelson Mandela, and he has been my leader. He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of others around the world.
Malala Yousafzai
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Sometimes, I feel like one who is on the sidelines, who has missed life itself.


Nelson Mandela
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I used to do my Nelson Mandela voice to blag restaurant tables in Cape Town. It rarely worked. Now what a great city that is.
Rory Bremner
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When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.


Nelson Mandela
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I never think of playing for South Africa. It's the furthest thing from my mind.


Kevin Pietersen
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There is no more apartheid in South Africa than in the United States.


Malcolm X
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South Africa is highly politicised; even small issues become politicised, and it becomes quite bitter.
Damon Galgut
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Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.


Nelson Mandela
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South Africa is blessed to have women and men like yourselves who have little to give but give what you have with open hands and open hearts.
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
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Nelson Mandela is, for me, the single statesman in the world. The single statesman, in that literal sense, who is not solving all his problems with guns. It's truly unbelievable.
Toni Morrison
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I should tie myself to no particular system of society other than of socialism.


Nelson Mandela