This is not from Mandela's book, this is a passage said by Mandela.

The original words are: If the sky never lights up, then live in the dark. If making noise is dangerous, then remain silent. If you feel unable to shine, then crouch in a corner. But don’t defend darkness when you get used to it, and don’t be proud of your own complacency. Don't mock those who are braver than yourself. You can be humble as dust, but you cannot be twisted like maggots. As a human being, you should be like a rooster that announces the dawn, not a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

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Before taking office as president, Mandela was an active anti-apartheid figure and the leader of the Spear of the Nation, the armed organization of the African National Congress. While he was leading the anti-apartheid movement, South African courts convicted him of conspiracy to overthrow the government, among other charges. According to the verdict, Mandela served 27 years in prison.

After being released from prison in 1990, he turned to support mediation and consultation, and stepped forward to lead South Africa during the transition period to promote multi-ethnic democracy. Since the end of apartheid, Mandela has received praise from all walks of life, including from former opponents.

Honors received:

In 1983 and 1985, Mandela was awarded the "Simon Bolivar International Prize" and the "Third World Social Economic Research" awarded by UNESCO. "Third World Award" from the Foundation.

1988: Mandela won the Sakharov Prize (full name: Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought) awarded by the European Parliament in recognition of his contribution to defending human rights. contribution.