Quotes from Ozidi — John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo
1935–2020
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The night has a thousand sirens, and if the master will not answer their calls, why should not the servants?
Ozidi (1966)
Hunger has no hold on you, you said, as if hunger with death are no longer twin rulers of the world. Tell me, does Your stomach ache?
Ozidi (1966)
We took part in a children’s play electing that idiot king, for although his is a withered hand, we are going to feel as from now, the terrible weight of his brother’s arm.
Ozidi (1966)
Now, who was it said our country lacks the fertile soil to produce sweet innocent flowers? Let him come and view these sprigs to the garland we have gathered in one spot, all of them undefiled still by bird or wind.
Ozidi (1966)