“The generation that followed did not have the same concerns; none of its members attempted to follow the example of the past generation. There was no longer anyone with the noble determination to get to know the great men of the world, or if there were some individuals consumed with this curiosity, they were few in number. From then on, there remained only vulgar minds given over to hatred, envy and discord, who took an interest only in things which did not concern them, gossip, slander, calumny of one's neighbors, all those things which are the source of the worst of our troubles.”
Quote by Cheikh Anta Diop
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Cheikh Anta Diop
Cheikh Anta Diop was a Senegalese historian, anthropologist, and politician, recognized as a leading figure in African studies. His work on the origins of the African continent and its people has significantly influenced the understanding of African history and culture. more
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