This time we'll be fighting for the nation. The company commander says that it's better to be the ghost of a fallen soldier than a nationless slave. For the sake of our fellow countrymen, our families and our children, we have to resist to the very end... ("Vague Expectations")

Xiao Hong
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Nelson Mandela is one of the most respected leaders in the history of South Africa. He has spent over twenty years in prison for his fight for freedom. During this time he has also passed down his wisdom to fellow inmates, who have used it to inspire them to carry on. The quote above is just one of many that Mandela has shared with his fellow inmates during his time in prison. This quote not only inspires hope for freedom for Nelson Mandela, but also for people living in other countries around the world.

Source: Selected Stories Of Xiao Hong

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