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Hundreds of people rushed to Nelson Mandela's home, singing and shouting 'Viva Mandela' after hearing of his death.
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Nelson Mandela's memorable quotes
Nelson Mandela seduced audiences with his wit, then often bludgeoned them with his observations. Here is a collection of some of his most memorable quotes:
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Former South African President Nelson Mandela has died at age 95.
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