Quote by Nelson Mandela

Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organization - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think.

Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member

Summary

In this quote, the author highlights their state of constant busyness before going to jail. As a member of a prominent political organization in South Africa, they were occupied from dawn till midnight, leaving them with little time for reflection and introspection. This remark indicates that the demands of their political involvement stifled their ability to pause and engage in deeper contemplation or critical thinking.

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By Nelson Mandela

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