Quote by Wole Soyinka
There is only one home to the life of a river-mussel there is only one home to the life of a tortoise there is only one shell to the soul of man: there is only one world to the spirit of our race. If that world leaves its course and smashes on boulders of the great void, whose world will give us shelter?
Summary
This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness and fragility of life. It suggests that every living being has a unique and irreplaceable home, whether it is the river-mussel, the tortoise, or even the soul of humans in their shell (body). It poses a thought-provoking question about what happens if the world deviates from its natural path and collides with nothingness. In this case, the quote ponders where humanity will find solace and protection if the harmony of our shared world is disrupted.
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By Wole Soyinka