Common Dreams
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013).
"What counts in life is not the mere fact that
we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of
others that will determine the significance of the life we lead."
–Nelson Mandela speaking at the 90th birthday celebration of Walter
Sisulu, Walter Sisulu Hall, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, 18 May
2002.
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(Credit: United Burundian Media News) |
The world has lost a true leader, a true father and a true inspiration. To say he lived a life of significance barely does it justice, and it is not over -- he leaves a profound legacy of hope in a world still wracked by injustice and inequity. His inspiration will live on in my heart and in the hearts' of people everywhere.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during these hard times. The world has collectively drawn a breath and is mourning. This is a time for reflection and quiet contemplation of a life well lived, for a man well loved.
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