Nothing can be built on hatred, bitterness, or on vengeance. - Joseph Kasa-Vubu

The “heart of Africa” is resuming its rhythm and is beginning to beat at an increasingly normal rate. Yes, and it is not complacency:

Congolese of all provinces and races, we are bringing you independance... This independance has been won by a united front of all Congolese delegates.

Belgium then had the wisdom not to oppose the current of history, and-a deed without precedent in the story of peaceful decolonisation-she let our country pass directly from foreign domination to full independence.