In such a regime, I say you died a good death if your life had inspired someone to come forward and shoot your murderer in the chest - without asking to be paid.

Chinua Achebe
In such a regime, I say you died a good...
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When Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years in South Africa, he became a symbol of resistance for his people. He was known as the “Black Pimpernel” for his role in rescuing prisoners from their captors. After his release, Nelson Mandela said, "in such a regime, I say you died a good death if your life had inspired someone to come forward and shoot your murderer in the chest - without asking to be paid." This is an example of how Nelson Mandela was always thinking about the greater good and what was best for those around him.

Source: A Man Of The People

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