Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.

The Tale Of Bitter Truth

There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.

File photo of former South African president Mandela in central London

Nelson Mandela, the revered South African anti-apartheid icon who spent 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy and became its first black president, died Thursday at home. He was 95.

“He is now resting,” said South African President Jacob Zuma. “He is now at peace.”

“Our nation has lost its greatest son,” he continued. “Our people have lost their father.”

A state funeral will be held, and Zuma called for mourners to conduct themselves with “the dignity and respect” that Mandela personified.

The icon of the anti-apartheid movement and international human rights leader died Thursday. He was 95 years old.

“Wherever we are in the country, wherever we are in the world, let…

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