"From experience I have found that a family photo is everything in prison and you must have it right from the beginning."
– From a letter to Winnie Mandela, written on Robben Island, June 22, 1969
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Nelson Mandela on children and family: Top 12 passionate quotes
Nelson Mandela, the father of six children, has opined eloquently about children, family, and home and here are his top quotes on the subject.
4. The power of family
