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Nelson Mandela taught us that the humanity all of us share can help us transcend the sins some of us commit. There is no better example of the transformative power of tolerance and reconciliation than Nelson Mandela and his inspiring work in overthrowing the apartheid government in South Africa. He understood the power of words to change minds and the power of peaceful deeds to open hearts. His life reminds us that justice and tolerance can overcome even the greatest cruelty. Nelson Mandela faced one of the greatest evils of our time.
This source is very helpful for several reasons. For instance, it states what Mandela has taught us as humans (the humanity all of us share can help us transcend the sins some of us commit). Another reason is that the United States' reaction is included towards Mandela and the Transformative Power of Tolerance and Reconciliation. This source will help back up Mandela's lesson towards humanity. It helps to organize the structure of my thesis statement.

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"One of the most difficult things is not to change society but to change yourself," Mandela said in 1999 at a tribute to billionaire businessman Douw Steyn who had made his Johannesburg residence available to Mandela as a retreat after his prison release in 1990. Mandela noted that there were qualities "in each one of us" that form the basis of our spiritual life and that we can change ourselves by ...

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...to catch the killer. He gave hope to millions of Africans and inspired millions of others elsewhere, but if his successors in government have been less admirable, and if his example has not been followed in countries like Zimbabwe, that should not be surprising. Hard though much of his life had been, Mr Mandela lived long enough to see his work through. He alone could sway opinion for or against the acceptance of agreements, which was crucial in the case of the constitution, greeted by many ANC supporters.
This source is helpful since it really demonstrates the main points of Mandela's achievements. For instance he gave hope to millions of Africans and inspired them. The article strongly states the effect he had on African people which is a crucial part of my essay. It is well organized in terms of chronoligal order and importance which is essential in my essay.

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