The Man who was Father to a People

The 13-minute video documentary of Mandela's life has been provided by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which has given the UN permission to use it.

TWILIGHT OF A LIVING GOD

Mandela: "I am a sinner."

Tutu (standing back up): "I will absolve you!"

Mandela: "If you clear the way, I can knock on the doors of heaven!"

From INTELLIGENT LIFE magazine, Summer 2008

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“As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same”

— Nelson Mandela