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If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important - and you do that by being genuine and humble.
Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Mandela
Age: 95 †
Born: 1918
Born: July 18
Died: 2013
Died: December 5
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Former President Of South Africa
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Mandela
Prisoner 46664
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