Abdullah Ibrahim quotes

People say that slaves were taken from Africa. This is not true: People were taken from Africa, among them healers and priests, and were made into slaves. (Abdullah Ibrahim)
When time and space and change converge, we find place. We arrive in Place when we resolve things. Place is peace of mind and understanding. Place is knowledge of self. Place is resolution. View quote
Abdullah Ibrahim
The biggest problem in South Africa is that we have a disrupted timeline. Historically, politically, spiritually, economically, in people's minds, in people's heads. View quote
Abdullah Ibrahim
They took away time, and they gave us the clock. View quote
Abdullah Ibrahim

Abdullah Ibrahim

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Occupation: South African Musician
Born: October 9, 1934
Quotes count: 4

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