Mondjad Quotes & Sayings

A Conrad student informed me in Scotland that Africa is merely a setting for the disintegration of the mind of Mr. Kurtz.
Which is partly the point. Africa as setting and backdrop which eliminates the African as human factor. Africa as a metaphysical battlefield devoid of all recognizable humanity, into which the wandering European enters at his peril. Can nobody see the preposterous and perverse arrogance in thus reducing Africa to the role of props for the break-up of one petty European mind? But that is not even the point. The real question is the dehumanization of Africa and Africans which this age-long attitude has fostered and continues to foster in the world. And the question is whether a novel which celebrates this dehumanization, which depersonalizes a portion of the human race, can be called a great work of art. — Chinua Achebe

Just like any woman, ... we weave our stories out of our bodies. Some of us through our children, or our art; some do it just by living. It's all the same. — Francesca Lia Block

I dreamed I was a soldier who could bring peace. Sooner or later, though, you always have to wake up. — James Cameron

I really like Deadmau5 and Coyote Kisses. And Foo Fighters too, I like rock. — Chandler Riggs

But I want to assure you, if it's your last day on earth, even after 2,000 years, I strongly suggest you go for the Versace leaf halter dress. — Richard Finney

There are no mistakes, only lessons. — Cherie Carter-Scott

Leadership is a skill learned through many venues. — Todd Stocker

Ask your neighbor only about things you know better yourself. Then his advice could prove valuable. — Karl Kraus

We don't beat people to death in this leaseholders' association. — Fredrik Backman