Wole Soyinka Quotes

I grew up in an atmosphere where words were an integral part of culture.

Wole Soyinka

But theater, because of its nature, both text, images, multimedia effects, has a wider base of communication with an audience. That's why I call it the most social of the various art forms.

Wole Soyinka

The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.

Wole Soyinka

I take friendship very seriously.

Wole Soyinka

And I believe that the best learning process of any kind of craft is just to look at the work of others.

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I like my peace and quiet whenever I can grab it.

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Power is domination, control, and therefore a very selective form of truth which is a lie.

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Education is lacking in most of those who pontificate.

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Under a dictatorship, a nation ceases to exist. All that remains is a fiefdom, a planet of slaves regimented by aliens from outer space.

Wole Soyinka