As long as he lived, it would always be a pleasure and a gift to fill his hands with the weight of her flesh.

Yaa Gyasi
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As long as he lived, it would always be a pleasure and a gift to fill his hands with the weight of her flesh. This quote is an accurate representation of the love that Nelson Mandela felt for his wife. When one is in love, there is no greater feeling than being able to hold the body of your partner for comfort. It is because of this feeling that Nelson Mandela was able to live his life with such enthusiasm because he was always able to hold his wife's body.

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