No nation has the right to make decisions for another nation; no people for another people.
Small nations are like indecently dressed women. They tempt the evil-minded.
Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.
We, in Africa, have no more need of being 'converted' to socialism than we have of being 'taught' democracy. Both are rooted in our past -- in the traditional society which produced us.
If real development is to take place, the people have to be involved.
We spoke and acted as if, given the opportunity for self-government, we would quickly create utopias. Instead injustice, even tyranny, is rampant.