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The pages consists of handwritten notes by Nelson Mandela on Valentine's Day.

Page 2 of 2 of handwritten notes by Nelson Mandela on Valentine's Day.

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  • Title: Letter on Valentine's Day (back)
  • Date: 1995-02-13
  • Original Language: English
  • Transcript:
    develop enormous respect for those who bring happiness to others anonymously far from the limelight. 5 Unfortunately my tight programme does not allow me to find time to celebrate valentine’s day either today or in future. 6 Many of today’s younger generation are independent and clear thinkers with their own set of values. It would be most presumptuous for a man of 78 to advise them on how to handle relationships. Moreover, this is not a question of advise but of social conditions. Give the younger generation opportunities for education and better their lives, they will glitter with excellence. 7 I would think that people who subscribe to the same values, who share a common vision and who accept each other’s integrity have laid a basis for a good relationship. But to this there will be a wide range of notable exceptions. 8 I would repeat everything I have said in response to the previous question. 9 I am not sure if all the South African women subscribe to this idea; and it would be risky for a man who knows little on this subject to hazard some gratuitous advice. Except to say that those who promote Valentine’s Day are in a sense role models. It take unique qualities to do good.
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  • Type: Letter
  • Repository: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
  • Reference code: ZA COM NMPP-2009/8-2-Valentine, 29
  • Origination: Mandela, Nelson
  • Immediate source of acquisition or transfer: Deposited by Nelson Mandela
  • Finding aids: Finding aid available
  • Extent and Medium: 2 pages, 1 page
  • Creator: Mandela, Nelson
  • Conditions governing reproduction: Copyright held by the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
  • Conditions governing access: Access by permission of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
  • Collection: Personal Letters
  • Alternate forms available: Digital copies available, Digital copy available

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