1,044 Quotes About Africa
- Author Lawrence Anthony
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This is not just primitive rural superstition; [juju] is practiced by all kinds of people, from illiterate herd boys to multi-dregreed university professors. If you don't understand the power of this belief, you will never truly grasp the rich albeit often incomprehensible spirituality of Africa.
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- Author Osagie Isaac
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One of the greatest problems in Africa today is that we have too many exceptional kids growing up under ordinary Parents, parents that have stopped learning, refuse to unlearn old dogmas and have no drive for success.
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- Author Seun Ajibade
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Africa has within it everything it needs to reach the peace. But Africa does not do Africa, Africa does foreigners
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- Author FRIENDSHIP: A True Story of Adventure
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We came from different backgrounds; he was white from privileged class in America, and I black from a village in Africa, but he was kind generous, and he reached out to this young poor black boy. He changed the odds against me. Our friendship rose above race.
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- Author Pepetela
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todos nós sabemos com África sabe se transformar naquela que cada um tem dentro de si.
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- Author António Pedro Moreira
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África não é de cidades. África é de andar por aí e parar onde calhar e sorrir por nos embrenharmos o mais possível no meio de tudo. África é para ir ter aos sítios à sorte.
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- Author Ama Ata Aidoo
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Africa is not fulfilling people's hopes and aspirations. African leaders have not had an agenda that included governing Africa so that people would find their careers, their life, dreams and visions fulfilled here.
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- Author Gerry Adams
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It's good to be here with your heroes and heroines. South Africa has been a beacon for freedom-loving nations, and what you have here is not only about the past but also about the future.
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- Author Harry Alford
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We, African-Americans, need to be more conscious of Africa. Africa will not get out of its economic hole until African-Americans start working with Africa. We've got the money. We need to go back home to our people and free them from their misery and suffering.
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