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Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. He was known for his use of humor and his commitment to nonviolence.

* Born in 1931 in Klerksdorp, South Africa
* Ordained as an Anglican priest in 1961
* Became the first black Archbishop of Cape Town in 1986
* Led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 1995 to 1998
* Died in 2021 at the age of 90

Tutu was a towering figure in the fight against apartheid and a champion of human rights. He will be remembered for his courage, his compassion, and his commitment to peace.

My father always used to say, "Don't raise your voice. Improve your argument." Good sense does not always lie with the loudest shouters, nor can we say that a large, unruly crowd is always the best arbiter of what is right.

Desmond Tutu

Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.

Desmond Tutu

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