Nelson Mandela Spent 27 Years In Prison — And Had This To Say When He Got Out

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years by the South African apartheid government. His crime? Being black.

This quote is nothing but astonishing. Honor him by sharing this now!
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Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years by the South African apartheid government. His crime? Being black.

This quote is nothing but astonishing. Honor him by sharing this now!

ORIGINAL: Found on Because I Am A Woman's Tumblr page by intern Kaye Toal.
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