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Nelson Mandela: How to Let Your Greatness Bloom

Editor's note: We, along with the rest of the world, were deeply saddened to learn of Nelson Mandela's passing. The following quotes are from his book Notes to the Future.
Nelson Mandella quote

From Notes to the Future

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