The whole structure of African government, as far back as we know, was based on tyranny. One guy ran the show. Chiefs like Chaka and Mzilikazi committed terrible atrocities. That is the tradition from which modern African rulers spring. It won't change easily overnight.
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"The whole structure of African government, as far back as we know, was based on tyranny. One guy ran the show. Chiefs like Chaka and Mzilikazi committed terrible atrocities. That is the tradition from which modern African rulers spring. It won't change easily overnight." — Wilbur Smith #politicsgovernment
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The whole structure of African government, as far back as we know, was based on tyranny. One guy ran the show. Chiefs like Chaka and Mzilikazi committed terrible atrocities. That is the tradition from which modern African rulers spring. It won't change easily overnight. — Wilbur Smith
About Wilbur Smith
Wilbur Smith was a Novelist from Zambia (1933–2021).
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This quote is attributed to Wilbur Smith, a Novelist from Zambia.
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Wilbur Smith lived from 1933 – 2021.
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