Thursday, May 17, 2007

One of the Greatest Human Beings Who Ever Lived: Nelson Mandela


Against great competition, the thing that is most extraordinary to me about President Mandela is his happiness. How many years did he spend in prison? How many beatings did he take? Yet, look at this photograph--always a smile or a hint of one. His eyes are so kind.
There are some people who I simply am glad to be part of the same species and epoch. I am Benjamin Harris, and I am not worthy.