在纳尔逊?曼德拉被囚禁在罗本岛期间,我和世界上的大多数人一样,也是远距离地对他逐渐有了了解。在多数人的心里,他不仅仅是一个男人,也是南非乃至全世界范围内追求公正、公平和尊严的化身。他所作出的巨大牺牲激励着各国人民,促使他们为人类的进步作出自己力所能及的贡献。许多人追随着他,而我,也在努力按照最适当的方式追寻着他的脚步。第一次开始积极参加政治活动的时候,我还是个大 As Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island, I, like most people in the world, grew gradually acquainted with him too. In the minds of most people, he is not merely a man, but also an embodiment of justice, fairness and dignity in South Africa and throughout the world. The great sacrifices he made inspired people of all nations and urged them to make their contribution to the progress of mankind. Many follow him, and I, too, are trying to find his way in the most appropriate way. When I first started to actively participate in political activities, I was still a big man