Quote by Kwame Nkrumah

We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.

We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranqu

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker values freedom and independence, even if it comes with risks and challenges. They express their preference for governing themselves, even if it means facing dangerous or uncertain situations, rather than living under the control or domination of another in peaceful but submissive circumstances. The quote suggests a belief in the importance of autonomy and the willingness to face hardship in order to maintain individual or collective liberty.

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Independence

By Kwame Nkrumah

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