Quote by Thomas Sankara

It took the madmen of yesterday for us to be able to act with extreme clarity today. I want to be one of those madmen. We must dare to invent the future.

It took the madmen of yesterday for us to be able to act wit

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This quote suggests that the radical thinkers and visionaries of the past were necessary to pave the way for the clear thinking and decisive actions of today. The speaker declares their desire to be like those "madmen" who possess the audacity to challenge conventional wisdom and take risks in order to shape the future. By emphasizing the need for daring and innovation, the quote calls on individuals to embrace their own madness and create a better tomorrow.

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