Clearly, this was another thing I needed to add to the: ‘repetitive cycle of things that were constantly happening in my life’ list, which currently contained fainting and my ability to find trouble.

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In this quote, Nelson Mandela was speaking about his battle to be free from apartheid. He was speaking about the power of persistence in a time when he could have easily given up. The fact that he continued to fight for his freedom is a testament to the quality of a man and a leader. He had a goal in mind and was willing to fight against all odds in order to reach it.

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