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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I don't design clothes, I design dreams.

Ralph Lauren

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Topic
Clothing Fashion
Speaker
Ralph Lauren
Language
English
Time
1986 1980s 20th century
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Citation

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Another quote about Freedom

The history of liberty has largely been the history of observance of procedural safeguards.

Felix Frankfurter

McNabb v. United States

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Topic
Rule of law Freedom

Author

Felix Frankfurter
Source
McNabb v. United States
Medium
Supreme Court opinion Legal opinion
Genre
Legal writing
Language
English
Time
1943 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 2
Citation

Frankfurter, Felix. United States, Supreme Court. McNabb v. United States. United States Reports, vol. 318, 1 Mar. 1943, pp. 339-349. Justia, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/318/332/.