New Delhi, April 12 -- Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who played a central role in ending racial segregation, also known as 'apartheid' in South Africa.

He spent 27 years in prison for his activism against apartheid before being released in 1990. After his release, he helped negotiate the end of apartheid and the transition to multi-racial democracy.

This quote means that peace requires cooperation rather than isolation, because when two sides remain hostile and separated, the conflict is likely to continue.

When former enemies begin working together on shared goals, their relationship can change, and they may start to see each other as partners instead of threats. ...