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One, a mass movement from within, which, as you know, is constantly being put down brutally but which, again, regroups and moves forward as is happening right now as we are speaking.
Wole Soyinka
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Wole Soyinka
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: July 13
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Be yourself. Ultimately just be yourself.
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A tiger does not proclaim his tigritude, he pounces.
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If you are corrupt and you have extra cash you are able to shut the mouth of your accuser and they will be silenced.
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