And so I'm saying that, yes, colonialism was terrible, and I describe it as a legacy of wars, but we ought to be moving away from that by now.— Wangari MaathaiQuote · KenyaThemesProblemMore like thisAn egg does not fight a rock.also about warThe horse may carry the warrior to the battlefield, but it will never fight the battle.also about warI think what the Nobel committee is doing is going beyond war and looking at what humanity can do to prevent war. Sustainable management of our natural resources will promote peace.also about warA pretty basket does not prevent worries.also about problemThe relationship with my people, the Nigerian people, is very good. My relationship with the rulers has always been problematic.also about problemWhat I find problematic is the suggestion that when, say, Madonna adopts an African child, she is saving Africa. It's not that simple. You have to do more than go there and adopt a child or show us pictures of children with flies in their eyes. That simplifies Africa.also about problemNextYou have to realize that up until about 1959, Africa was dominated by the colonial powers. And by the colonial powers of Europe having complete control over Africa, they projected Africa always in a negative light - jungles, savages, cannibals, nothing civilized.
