There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.
¶ A Long Walk to Freedom (1994)
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Nelson Mandela (b. 1918) South African activist, politician
Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.
¶ Letter from prison to Zindzi Mandela, given in Soweto speech (10 Feb. 1985)
Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.
¶ Quoted in Time (25 Feb 1985)
On refusing to bargain for freedom after 21 years in prison.
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