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17. Nelson Mandela ( last one.. I'm tired)

Mon Jul 20, 2015, 03:32 PM

Jul 2015

Linda Thompson Hello from South Africa! Saturday was Nelson Mandela's birthday. Did you learn anything from your friendship with Mandela that you have / would like yo incorporate into your life or into your advice for others?
Thanks Hillary and wishing you all the best with your campaign.
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Hillary Clinton Thanks, Linda, for this question. I've told many people that Nelson Mandela was the greatest person I've had the privilege of meeting, and he taught me a lot. One lesson was the power of overcoming bitterness, hatred, feelings of disappointment that, as he said, can keep you imprisoned even after you are let out, as he eventually was. I saw him honor three of his white jailers at a luncheon after he was inaugurated by saying he was proud to have everyone there, but especially three men who treated him like a human and showed him respect during the darkest days of his life. I try to remember that and hope others will also heed his advice. -H

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