I've been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black.

PierreAuguste Renoir
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The quote, “I've been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black,” is a clarion call to express the pride and joy in learning about something. Of course, the quote suggests that love of learning should be a lifelong pursuit, but it also encompasses the discovery of something new for oneself. For example, imagine having the ability to learn something new every year for 40 years. That’s what Mandela meant when he wrote this great line.

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