Nelson Mandela - Why do we put off till tomorrow the solutions that

Why do we put off till tomorrow the solutions that we can reach today? People cannot postpone their hunger. Similarly, they do not want their freedom postponed.

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Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013, President, South Africa, Nobel Peace Laureate, Founder, African National Congress, South Africa, Quoted in New York Times, May 17, 1992

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About the Author

Nelson Mandela

Born: July 18, 1918
Died: December 5, 2013
Nationality: South African
Profession: Activist, Politician, Philanthropist, Lawyer

Biography

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.

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