Quotes by Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka, a towering figure in literature and activism, was born on July 13, 1934, in Abeokuta, Nigeria. He made history as the first African laureate to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, recognized for his rich and evocative use of language to explore themes of oppression and freedom. A playwright, poet, and essayist, Soyinka's works reflect his profound commitment to social justice and human rights, leaving an indelible mark not only on Nigerian literature but also on global cultural discourse.

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"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."

Wole Soyinka

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

Wole Soyinka

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

Wole Soyinka

"Education is lacking in most of those who pontificate."

Wole Soyinka

"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

"After the death of the sadistic dictator Gen. Sanni Abacha in 1998, Nigeria underwent a one-year transitional military administration headed by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, who uncharacteristically bowed out precisely on the promised date for military disengagement. Did the military truly disengage, however? No."

Wole Soyinka

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