[sent 26 August 2020 to my wife and our three daughters]
Good morning. I am reading Nelson Mandela’s Conversations with Myself (selections from his letters, diaries, notes, letter drafts, etc.) and last night came across the entry I have inserted below. I found these observations based on his experience encouraging and thought you might find similar value. Much love! Doug/Dad
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[Nelson Mandela from his unpublished autobiographical manuscript written in prison]
“Those who are in the center of political struggle, who have to deal with practical and pressing problems, are afforded little time for reflection and no precedents to guide them. But in due course, and provided they are flexible and prepared to examine their work self critically, they will acquire the necessary experience and foresight that will enable them to avoid the ordinary pitfalls and pick out their way ahead amidst the throb of events.”