Nelson Mandela: From political prisoner, to historical leader of South Africa

He ended his speech to the court, which condemned him to live behind bars with the words: "During my life, I devoted myself to the suffering of the African people, I fought against white domination, and fought against black domination. The ideal of a democratic and free society in which all people live in harmony with equal opportunities.It is an ideal that I hope to live and achieve.If necessary, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. "