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There can be no alternative to a democratic way of life if the aim of the government is the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of the people. (Page 273)

— Obafemi Awolowo

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What I am celebrating is not my birthday but my transition to the world beyond. The fact that I am celebrating it must mean that the world beyond is a good place to be.

The man who stole the precious rings, if he doesn’t drop it voluntarily, it will soon be taken from him. A time will come when the misery of the [ Yoruba ] People will become unbearable, they will then rise by themselves to demand a redirection of their destinies.

The yearning of independence is a natural instinct embedded in the breast of man by Nature. (Page 199)

Violence never settles anything right: apart from injuring your own soul. (Page 300)

If the Eastern Region is allowed by acts of omission or commission to secede from or opt out of Nigeria, then the Western Region and Lagos must also stay out of the Federation.

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