Ruth First

South african politician (1925-1982).

Born May 4th, 1925 in Johannesburg.

Died August 17th, 1982 at 57 years old in Maputo (letter bomb). [ref]

Occupations
author, journalist, political activist, politician, university teacher, writer
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving