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1990s, South Africa

Choosing Unity Over Revenge

After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela was released into a South Africa on the brink of civil war between the black majority and white minority who had enforced apartheid.

"Forgiveness isn't weakness—it's a strategic choice that can prevent cycles of revenge and create space for collaboration."
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