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See, even despite pious statements to the contrary, much of the industrialized world has not yet come to terms with the
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"See, even despite pious statements to the contrary, much of the industrialized world has not yet come to terms with the recognition of the fallacy of what I call the strong man syndrome"

- Wole Soyinka

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This quote by Wole Soyinka is referring to the concept that numerous countries in the developed world still think in the idea of a "strong male" or a leader who is powerful and can solve all of the country's problems. Soyinka is stating that this idea is a fallacy, which many nations have actually not yet come to terms with this acknowledgment. He believes that nations ought to not rely on a single leader to solve all of their problems, however rather should focus on collective action and partnership. He is likewise recommending that lots of countries are still holding on to the idea of a strong leader, in spite of their "pious statements" to the contrary. Soyinka is promoting for a more cumulative approach to analytical, and is motivating countries to recognize the fallacy of the strong man syndrome.

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Nigeria Flag This quote is written / told by Wole Soyinka somewhere between July 13, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Dramatist from Nigeria. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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