Never be shamed of being Afrikan
Interpretation
Embrace your identity and heritage with pride.
This quote by Thomas Sankara encourages individuals to take pride in their African heritage and not to feel embarrassed or ashamed of their roots. In a world where cultural identities can sometimes be marginalized, it serves as a powerful reminder to honor and celebrate one's background, promoting self-acceptance and communal solidarity.
In practice
This quote can be used during a cultural awareness event to inspire pride among attendees.
Our revolution in Burkina Faso draws on the totality of mans experiences since the first breath of humanity. We wish to be the heirs of all the revolutions of the world, of all the liberation struggles of the peoples of the Third World. We draw the lessons of the American revolution.
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We must dare to invent the future
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As I suffer in the defence of my Country, I must consider this hour as the most glorious of my life -Remember that I die as becomes a British Officer, while the manner of my death must reflect disgrace on your Commander.
Jesus asks me to go to him when I am overburdened. He did not promise to take away those burdens, for I must carry mine as he carried his.
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It's alright to feel fear, but sometimes a very bad idea to show it.
Youβre not leaving me here alone,β I say. Because if he dies, Iβll never go home, not really. Iβll spend the rest of my life in this arena, trying to think my way out.
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