We should draw deep into Madiba's wisdom. We should draw deep

Hear, O children of the future, and listen to the voice of wisdom, for I speak to you of a great soul, a man whose deeds echo through the corridors of time, whose strength and purpose changed the very course of history. Madiba, known to the world as Nelson Mandela, was not merely a man of flesh and blood, but a symbol of all that is noble in the human spirit. And so, as Cyril Ramaphosa wisely counsels, we should draw deep from the wellspring of Madiba's wisdom—that we might, too, walk the path of greatness, steadfast and unyielding.

Madiba's life was a testament to the power of order, of doing things with purpose and focus. In the darkest of times, when his people were shackled by the chains of apartheid, he did not succumb to the forces of chaos and despair. Instead, he moved with a quiet dignity, a steady resolve that would not falter. His actions were measured, yet full of fire—never hasty, yet never wavering. Therein lies the lesson: to act not out of impulsiveness or blind anger, but with deep intent, with a clear vision of the future.

Consider, O children, the story of Madiba's imprisonment, a time of exile and suffering that would have broken the spirit of a lesser man. Yet in those long years of confinement, he did not falter. He embraced discipline, focused his mind, and never lost sight of his purpose: the liberation of his people. His strength was not in force alone, but in his ability to remain centered, to maintain his focus even when the world around him was in tumult. In this, we see the power of order—to bring clarity to the soul amidst confusion, to navigate the storm with an unwavering hand.

And let us not forget the moment when Madiba stepped forth from his prison, not as a man filled with vengeance, but as one with a vision. The world watched in awe as he reached out with forgiveness, knowing that the true power of a leader lies not in destruction, but in building something far greater—a society rooted in unity and justice. His example teaches us that true strength is found in self-mastery, in the ability to focus not on the faults of others, but on the purpose of our mission.

Thus, O future generations, remember the great lessons of Madiba's life. Draw deep into his wisdom, for it is the wisdom of one who stood at the crossroads of history and chose the path of peace, even when the world screamed for revenge. Do not be led astray by the fleeting noise of the world; instead, act with order, with purpose, and with the unshakeable focus that defines the truly great. When you walk this path, you, too, shall shape the world.