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World leaders, family, friends and thousands of mourners who lined up for hours to secure a seat in Johannesburg's FNB stadium paid tribute to South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Here's a selection of quotes from the speeches at the memorial service and from mourners attending the event: Mandela family friend Andrew Mlangeni: "He touched my heart, my soul, my life and those of the millions of South Africans. He created hope where there was none." Family member Thanduxolo Mandela: "To him, life was all about service to others. He mingled with kings, queens and presidents. ... At the core, he was a man of the people." United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "Mr Mandela was more than one of the greatest pillars of our time. He was one of our greatest teachers. He taught by example. He sacrificed so much ... for freedom and equality, for democracy and justice." | 
