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Reconciliation and forgiveness from "summary" of Long Walk To Freedom by Nelson Mandela
Reconciliation and forgiveness are not easy tasks. They require great effort and strength from both parties involved. When I was released from prison, I knew that in order to move forward and build a new South Africa, we had to put aside our differences and work towards a common goal. This meant forgiving those who had oppressed us and finding a way to reconcile our past with our present. I understood that forgiveness does not mean forgetting or condoning the actions of others. It means letting go of the anger and resentment that can consume us and prevent us from moving forward. Reconciliation, on the other hand, requires us to come together, acknowledge our past, and find a way to move forward as a united nation. I knew that in order to achieve true reconciliation, we had to be willing to listen to one another, to understand each other's pain and struggles. It was important for us to acknowledge the wrongs that had been done and to work towards building a more just and equal society. This required humility, empathy, and a willingness to confront our own biases ...
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