Amilcar Cabral - To the Cadres

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Amilcar Cabral (9.12.24 - 1.20.73) was the leader of the PAIGC, a liberation movement that freed the West African nations of Cape Verde & Guinea Bissau from Portuguese colonial rule.

Tell no lies Sing no songs No false praise Oppose without violence One can always Get used to war Mask no difficulties Claim no easy Victories Know what you want Cringe at fear Attack not defend Learn to walk Rapidly Don't run Do more Say less Educate

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Aqua Marine

Date: 9/6/2017 4:50:00 PM

Learn to walk rapidly, dont run. I like that saying...I hated oppression, even as a child. I am a " pacifist..." - "Man dominates man to his injury..." Anyone who has been a victim of any kind of " bullying" will understand how evil domination is. The fact that 1% of the worlds population holds 99% of the worlds wealth is inexcusable. I have friends from all walks of life- keeps me in touch with reality, and balanced. Thank you for sharing an eye- opener.