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Honour Belongs To Those Who Never Forsake The Truth Even When Things Seem Dark And Grim, Who Try Over And Over Again, Who Are Never Discouraged By Insults, Humiliation And Even Defeat.

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Honour Belongs To Those

Nelson Mandela

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Honour Belongs To Those Who Never Forsake The Truth Even When Things Seem Dark And Grim, Who Try Over And Over Again, Who Are Never Discouraged By Insults, Humiliation And Even Defeat.

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