QUNU, South Africa - Nelson Mandela celebrated his 90th birthday Friday
In an interview at his home in rural southeastern South Africa, the anti-apartheid icon was asked if he had a message for the world.
"There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty," Mandela said.
Mandela said he was fortunate to have reached 90, but in the countryside and in the towns "poverty has gripped our people.
"If you are poor, you are not likely to live long," he said.
Mandela was imprisoned for nearly three decades for his fight against apartheid.
7 comments:
Nelson Mandella is unquestionably one of the bravest, most heroic human beings of the 20th Century. Thank you, Joseph, for giving us a place to honor him on such an important occasion.
Nelson Mandella is unquestionably one of the bravest, most heroic human beings of the 20th Century. Thank you, Joseph, for giving us a place to honor him on such an important occasion.
A human being of incredible strength, this Nelson Mandela... capable of facing prison and death honestly, of forgiving those who hurt and killed so many people, of working for unity in his nation, and despite ongoing frustration and failure, he continues to work for the well being of all people.
I think he is a simply amazing human being.
See, Joseph, I did it again, but I left both comments so you'd know how much I mean it. :-)
Nelson Mandella brings grace to humanity.
Nelson Mandela is a gentle spirit who is an inspiration to all. May he live to enjoy and celebrate many more years of a joy-filled, purpose-filled life.
I wish I could give him a big hug and thank him!
This beautiful, beautiful man is one of the most incredible icons of our times. His autobiography is such an inspiration to us all. He proved his spirit more free in a tiny cell, than most would grant themselves in the world...and the truth was his key.
Kim, I'm with you on the gentle hugs and big thank yous!
Happy Birthday, most honourable and beloved Mr. Mandela!!
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