Quotation
Quote by Nelson Mandela
I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination.
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Understanding this quote
The speaker says they have opposed oppression when it is imposed by either white people or black people. The repeated phrase “I have fought” presents this as a firm, consistent principle: domination is wrong regardless of who exercises it.
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- Nelson Mandela Foundation
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- Official Statement
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