“What I've come to learn is that the world is never saved in grand messianic gestures, but in the simple accumulation of gentle, soft, almost invisible acts of compassion, everyday acts of compassion. In South Africa they have a phrase called ubuntu. Ubuntu comes out of a philosophy that says, the only way for me to be human is for you to reflect my humanity back at me.”
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Chris Abani
Chris Abani, born on December 27, 1966, is a Nigerian-British author known for his works in novels, poetry, and drama. His writing is celebrated for its profound themes and unique narrative style. more
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