"What is there in this big wide world for a man to talk about with certainty besides his homeland, home and family?"

Janvier Chouteu-Chando, Cameroonian Author

Home, Family, Certainty, Life, Identity

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"What is there in this big wide world for a man to talk about with certainty besides his homeland, home and family?"

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"Having a deep sense of understanding is a huge burden for a mind that can't directly influence things."

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"When singers, actors or artists touch on sorrow, they are trying to give comfort to aggrieved souls by giving some meaning to their sorrows. The job of the singer, actor or artists ,in general, is to make us comfortable with our feelings or emotions-be it pain, hurt, anger, hatred, sadness, pleasure, love, cheerfulness or joy."

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"Sons, any man who is considered a success in life owes a lot to society. We have been very blessed, my dear sons. We have to show our appreciation to our society for making that possible. A time will come when you will meet other Kamerunians who share the same vision for this land. I am advising you to make them partners in our common goals when that time comes. We shouldn't shy away from playing a formidable role in financing that political force that shall emerge. We must use our influence to ensure that it succeeds."

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