Only free men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts.

Nelson Mandela

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Topic

Freedom Apartheid

Author

Nelson Mandela

Language

English

Time

1985 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Anti-apartheid activist National leader Activist Politician

From

South Africa Africa

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Citation

Mandela, Nelson. Statement declining offer of freedom. Presented by Zindzi Mandela. 10 Feb. 1985, Jabulani Stadium, Soweto, South Africa, Africa.

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Medium
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Citation

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I know why the caged bird sings!

Paul Laurence Dunbar

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Topic
Captivity Freedom

Author

Paul Laurence Dunbar
Source
Sympathy Lyrics of the Hearthside
Medium
Poem
Language
English
Time
1899 1890s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Dunbar, Paul Lawrence. "Sympathy." Lyrics of the Hearthside. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1899, st. 3.

Current Citation

Dunbar, Paul Lawrence. "Sympathy." Paul Lawrence Dunbar: Selected Poems. Dover Publications, 1997, st. 3.