"We are slaves whose masters are dead. For we are mostly controlled by doctrines which were established centuries heretofore."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Slavery, Control, Truth, Power, Life

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"We are slaves whose masters are dead. For we are mostly controlled by doctrines which were established centuries heretofore."

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"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!"

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