With a roof over his head he had ceased to work, living off his [war] pension and his wits, both hopelessly inadequate.

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Nelson Mandela was a freedom fighter who spent 27 years in prison, spent 27 years of his life in prison. He lived with his wife Winnie while he was in prison and once he was released turned to the task of rebuilding the country. He did not just rebuild it for himself, but for everyone. He wanted to build a country where people would feel safe and where everyone could have hope. While he did not have much money when he was released, he had more than most so he turned to the task of living off his pension and his wits.

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