Famous quotes containing the words western and/or africa:
“Writers, you know, are the beggars of Western society.”
—Octavio Paz (b. 1914)
“I who have cursed
The drunken officer of British rule, how choose
Between this Africa and the English tongue I love?
Betray them both, or give back what they give?
How can I face such slaughter and be cool?
How can I turn from Africa and live?”
—Derek Walcott (b. 1930)