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The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world.

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I was first imprisoned in Pretoria, and then, thereafter, I was taken to Robben Island. I stayed there for a couple of weeks. I was taken back to Pretoria when I was charged in the Rivonia trial, when I was then sent to Robben Island for life.

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Prison life, fortunately, I spent a lot of years, about 18 years with other prisoners, and, as I say, they enriched your soul.

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I would wear the blue overalls of the fieldworker and often wore round, rimless glasses known as Mazzawati teaglasses. I had a car, and I wore a chauffeur's cap with my overalls. The pose of chauffeur was convenient because I could travel under the pretext of driving my master's car.

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I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel, within secure borders.

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I have been influenced in my thinking by both west and east.

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There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty.

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The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

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Africans require, want, the franchise on the basis of one man one vote. They want political independence.

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If you are poor, you are not likely to live long.

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Biography

Nationality: South African

Type: Statesman

Born: July 18th, 1918

Died: December 5th, 2013

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