"There is that great proverb that until the lions have their own historians the history of..." - Chinua Achebe

☮️ Peace

“There is that great proverb that until the lions have their own historians the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. Peace requires all voices.”

— Chinua Achebe

Achebe argues that peace requires hearing all perspectives not just the dominant narrative.

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