Power is transient, but the deeds of those who wield it can leave an indelible mark on history. - Wole Soyinka

The fault, of course, is not in religion, but in the fanatic of every religion. Fanaticism remains the greatest carrier of the spores of fear, and the rhetoric of religion, with the hysteria it so readily generates, is fast becoming the readiest killing device of contemporary times.

The guests we were sent are slaves and lackeys. They have only come to undermine our strength. To preach to us how ignoble we are.

When a squirrel seeks sanctuary up the iroko tree the hunter's chase is ended.