In South Africa, I feel I am a stranger, at best an animal.
Oliver TamboRead
We had to forge an alliance of strength based not on colour but on commitment to the total abolition of apartheid and oppression; we would seek allies, of whatever colour, as long as they were totally agreed on our liberation aims.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of collaboration across racial lines to achieve the goal of ending apartheid and oppression.
Oliver Tambo highlights the necessity of forming a united front against apartheid, stressing that alliances should be based on a shared commitment to freedom rather than superficial differences like skin color. This underscores the importance of solidarity and collective action in the fight for justice and equality.
Themes
AllianceStrengthApartheidOppressionLiberation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of unity in social justice movements.
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