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When my father arrived in Kenya, he had found the Kikuyu way of life similar to that of the British at the time the Roma
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"When my father arrived in Kenya, he had found the Kikuyu way of life similar to that of the British at the time the Romans invaded England 2,000 years ago"

- Louis Leakey

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This quote by Louis Leakey speaks with the timelessness of the Kikuyu lifestyle. When his father arrived in Kenya, he found that the Kikuyu individuals had actually been living in a comparable manner to the British people at the time of the Roman intrusion of England 2,000 years back. This suggests that the Kikuyu individuals had been residing in a standard and constant method for centuries, and that their culture had actually stayed mostly unchanged in time. This quote likewise speaks to the strength of the Kikuyu individuals, who have handled to preserve their traditional way of life in spite of the many modifications that have taken place on the planet around them. It is a testimony to the strength of their culture and their dedication to protecting their traditions.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Louis Leakey between August 7, 1903 and October 1, 1972. He/she was a famous Scientist from United Kingdom. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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