I cannot imagine spending 27 years of my life in prison for graciously trying to reconcile a population. Nelson Mandela did it in a way in which many could not–he did it without showing bitterness or strife toward others. My quote today is from Mandela. We should count it a blessing to learn from his gracious example of selflessness and forgiveness.
“Difficulties break some men but make others.” ~ Nelson Mandela
source: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/12/05/nelson-mandela-s-most-inspiring-quotes.html