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Nelson Mandela passes away, aged 95


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#1 Axe99 Posted 05 December 2013 - 11:01 PM

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One of the greatest people of the 20th century passed away last night.  Made a huge mark on history, and was a pretty inspirational person.  I'm not up to the task of saying anything appropriately deep about it, but here's a couple of quotes from the great man, may he rest in peace and his legacy inspire us to be better people.

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For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

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I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.

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No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

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#2 GasClown Posted 05 December 2013 - 11:06 PM

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Speechless this way... but still, 95 isn't a bad innings.
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#3 Toddy Posted 06 December 2013 - 12:06 AM

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One of the true greats.  His book "Long Walk to Freedom" is a must read imo.  


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Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.



#4 OC-138 Posted 07 December 2013 - 04:09 AM

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He died at 95? Thats 5km/h faster than Paul Walker.
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#5 Rocket Posted 07 December 2013 - 07:51 PM

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He did so much good, and will be remembered throughout the ages.
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#6 Axe99 Posted 07 December 2013 - 08:36 PM

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That is funny Occy, but possibly a day or two too soon ;).
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#7 OC-138 Posted 07 December 2013 - 10:53 PM

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haha, no way, its the law, you have to make jokes as soon as they pass.
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