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“Passive resistance is a sport for gentleman (and ladies)-just like the pursuit of war, a heroic enterprise for the ruling classes but a grievous burden on the rest.”

Quote by Kenneth Kaunda

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Kenneth Kaunda is a prominent Zambian politician and educator. Born on April 28, 1924, he served as the first President of Zambia. Kaunda played a crucial role in the Zambian independence movement and led the country to independence from British colonial rule in 1964. As an educator, he dedicated himself to the cause of education and continued to push for educational reforms during his political career. more

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