Mandela spent 27 years in prison, he overcame the persecution of racism with iron will and indomitable courage. When he was in prison, a white guard had persecuted Nelson Mandela, and once he mocked Nelson Mandela and said, "except for the uniform of your body that I respect, You have nothing to show me respect for. The guard was speechless. Later, the guard changed the discrimination and persecution of Nelson Mandela and became friends with Nelson Mandela, who, in his retirement, sincerely apologized to Nelson Mandela for his past actions. Mandela forgave him. Until Mandela became president, they kept up.
The glorious years are the sign of Mandela (the signal of the bell ringing home, in his life, as if with a little sigh, black skin to his meaning, is a lifetime dedication, skin color struggle, years to have become lost, tired eyes with expectations, today only remains of the shell, to meet the glorious years, In the wind and rain in the grip of freedom, life through a wandering struggle, self-confidence can change the future, ask who can do, whether the boundaries of color, I would like this land without you and I high and low, colorful flash of beauty, because it does not separate each color, the years to have become lost, tired eyes with expectations, today only the remnants of the shell, Meet the glorious years, the wind and rain in the embrace of freedom ... )
The above text is Chinese 70后, the young majority can be familiar with, touching to deep one of the classic songs of a song lyrics. The song was a popular masterpiece by Hong Kong's late singer, Huang Jiaju, named "Glorious Years." I think the people of this forum, most of this song will not feel unfamiliar.
However, if you mention the background of this song, I don't think there are many people who can solve it immediately. This song was the 1990 of the last century, when Hong Kong's beyond band toured Africa, Huang Jiaju a song tailored to South African President Nelson Mandela to salute the indomitable civil rights hero, the African Lions!
It is said that after hearing this song, Mandela immediately find someone to translate the lyrics, when he heard the meaning of the lyrics, can not help but tears, may be inside every word, all deeply impact the heart of the great man the softest place.
The Negro democracy fighter, who has been in prison for 27 years, has come to the end of life. And his departure will represent the end of an era.
He said that the inspiring, peaceful development of the resounding quotes, today, when the memory. These words also confirmed why he was universally accepted and why he was able to occupy a place among the great men of history.
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1. Everything seems impossible until things are done.
2. The greatest glory is not never to fall, but to always stand up after falling.
3. Education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world.
4. An educated man will not suffer oppression, for he has the ability to think alone.
5. If you want to reconcile with your enemy, you must work with him.
6. Democracy requires respect for the political rights of minorities.
7. Judging a country should not see how it treats the people with the highest status, but how it treats the poor or the dispossessed.
8. No one is born to hate another person because of skin color, place of birth or religious belief. Hate needs to learn, since people can learn to hate, then also can teach them to love. Love is easier to come into the human heart than hate.
9, I have no other special belief, in addition to our cause is just, this is very strong, and won more and more support.
10. I have fulfilled my responsibilities to my people and South Africa. I have no doubt that future generations will regain my reputation, and likewise I say that the criminals who should stand in this courtroom are members of the government.
11. For peace, brave men are not afraid of tolerance.
12. Our human compassion has made us close to each other-not to be pitied or condescending, but as a human being who has realized how to transform our common suffering into hope for the future.
13. No one is born to hate others because of skin color, background or religious belief, and hate is learned. And if they can learn to hate, then they can also learn to love, because love more naturally than hate into human heart.
14, the most sensitive way to reveal the soul of a society is to see how the society treats children.
15. I realize that bravery does not mean no fear, but a triumph over fear. The brave man does not feel fear, but conquer fear.
16. Freedom does not just mean getting rid of its shackles, but also means living in a way that respects and increases the freedom of others.
17. When I walked out of my cell into the prison gate to freedom, I knew that I was still in prison if I could not leave my pain and resentment behind. ”
18. Honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, sheer generosity, vanity, helpfulness-nurturing these qualities is not difficult for everyone-this is the foundation of a person's spiritual life.
19. I am fundamentally an optimist. I am not sure whether it is innate or acquired. As an optimist, you need to face the sun and stride forward.
20, I have experienced many dark moments, in those moments, my faith in human nature has been severely tested, but I do not want to and can not allow myself to surrender to despair. Succumbing to despair means failure and death.
Nelson Mandela Classic Quotations
Although I am a sociable person, but I prefer to be lonely, I want to own the opportunity to make plans, own thinking, their own planning.
Freedom is not to be seen and touched, and my people, who wear chains on any one person, are all wearing chains, and my people are wearing chains, and my body is also wearing shackles.
There are many dark moments when the humanitarian faith has endured a painful ordeal, but I will not and will not bow to pessimism. Bowing to pessimism means failure and death.
I remind you repeatedly that the liberation struggle is not a fight against any group or race, but a struggle against an oppressive system.
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Human error is always a war, and the cost is usually expensive. It is precisely because we know that such a tragedy is going to happen that our decision to take the armed struggle seems so cautious and helpless.
When a man refuses to believe in the right to life he believes, he has no other choice but to become an offender.
Hope seems to be infinite, at this time I was like after a long trek to reach the end. But in fact, this is just the first step in a longer and longer journey, and it will continue to test me in ways that I did not imagine.
I have found a secret, that is, after climbing a mountain, you will find that there are more mountains to climb.
If you talk to someone in a language that other people understand, your words can only be heard in his mind, but if you talk to them in the native language of another person, then your words will be able to speak in his heart.
A shrewd mind and a good mind are often an incredible combination.
Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.
"When I walked out of my cell into the prison gate to freedom, I knew I was still in prison if I couldn't leave the pain and resentment behind."
"Let the Blacks and whites become brothers, South Africa can prosper." ”
"In that long and lonely time, my desire to be free to my people became a longing for freedom for all people, both white and black." "-Mandela has a unique understanding of war and peace.
"The oppressor, like the oppressed, needs to be liberated." The man who took freedom from others was a prisoner of hatred, imprisoned by prejudice and short-sighted bars. ”
"I have devoted my life to the struggle of the African people, I have fought against the white race, and I have fought against black despotism," he said. I have a good dream of building a democratic and free society in which all people live in harmony and have equal opportunities. I want to live for this ideal and to realize it. But I am prepared to give my life for it if it is needed. -When sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, Mandela turned the trial court into a forum to expose the evils of apartheid and to awaken the general population. That was the end of his 4-hour statement.
"In this Iraq war, we saw the actions of the United States and Bush, who is the threat of the world?!" --Mandela condemned the wanton trampling of Iraqi sovereignty by U.S. President George W. Bush.
"You (Clinton) jump into the pool if you're not happy!" Nelson Mandela, who was the last person to be told about South Africa, said in a joint press conference in March 1998 that South Africa would maintain close ties with Cuba, Iran and Libya, and that it would be embarrassed to stand alongside Clinton as soon as he announced a visit to Iran.
"I have finished my character, and now I just have to live in obscurity," he said. I want to go back to the village of my hometown and walk on the hillside where I play in my childhood. "-Mandela, after retirement, is willing to be a civilian.
"I want to paint the island with optimism, and that's what I want to share with people all over the world," he said. I want to tell you that as long as we can accept the challenges of life, even the most singular dream can be achieved! Mandela held a solo exhibition in South Africa at the age of 84, with the theme of prison life. In the 27 prison life, Mandela used charcoal and crayon painting to pass the time, and gradually formed a unique painting style: simple lines, rich color. He likes to use the brush to tell his story, but not the "dark, gloomy" color, but bright light color, in order to express his optimistic positive attitude.
"Don't worry, relax, be happy!" --85-Year-old Mandrayian Spirit Hale and hearty, cheerful personality. In the heart of the old man who has tasted nearly 30 years ' imprisonment, freedom is happiness. · " From now on, my life adds two important content, the first one is Grassa, the second one is to eat prawns in Mozambique. "-Mandela and former Mozambican president of the widow in the old age.