Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela: The Man, The Myth, The Legand Nelson Mandela A great man once said, “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” (Mandela) The country of South Africa once stood divided; it was a model of racial division and oppression. Only one man was strong enough to piece back together this torn country and build a strong, united, open democracy. This man is Nelson Mandela, known as the world’s …

…One man’s chains implies that we are all enslaved.” Mandela proves through his own example that faith, hope, and charity are qualities attainable by humanity as a whole. Through his willingness to walk the road of sacrifice, Nelson Mandela has reaffirmed our common potential to move toward a new age. This is why he will be forever imbedded in our minds, and go down in history as the most admired figure of our time.