Well, the first thing is that truth and power for me form an antithesis, an antagonism, which will hardly ever be resolved. I can define in fact, can simplify the history of human society, the evolution of human society, as a contest between power and freedom.
WOLE SOYINKAPower is domination, control, and therefore a very selective form of truth which is a lie.
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Mythology can be used, and has been used, even to re-state, you know, the very urgent problems of the world.
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Let’s say there are prospects for a new Nigeria, but I don’t think we have a new Nigeria yet.
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We live in a materialist world, and materialism appeals so strongly to humanity, no matter where.
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A tiger does not proclaim his tigritude, he pounces.
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You have the entire gamut of human experience captured in the mythology of the Yoruba. This is what makes the Yoruba mythology a natural source material for me in my creative endeavours.
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When I say war, I’m not talking about mental war; I’m talking about totally eliminating the obstacles to transformation of our children.
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The media must be used effectively to reach the masses. You have to find a new language in which to address the people and demonstrate what is possible.
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As a global citizen, I sometimes feel like denying my identity.
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The hand that dips into the bottom of the pot will eat the biggest snail.
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I have one abiding religion-human liberty.
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Each time I think Ive created time for myself, along comes a throwback to disrupt my private space.
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For me, a writer is already being the deuce of his mission, his occupation to society.
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We do not ask the mountain’s aid to crack a walnut.
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The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.
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