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Wizard of the Crow
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"Wizard of the Crow" Quotes

A humorous and satirical novel about a fictional African dictatorship and the people who resist it.

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The pen and the written word are mightier than the sword.

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When the rich fight, it is the poor who die.

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The poor live in the present while the rich live in history.

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The weak may sometimes be able to outsmart the strong.

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The truth does not always set one free; sometimes it can enslave.

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Knowledge is the greatest weapon against oppression.

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Hope can be a powerful force in the face of despair.

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The greatest revolutions start with small acts of defiance.

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The fear of death can be more paralyzing than death itself.

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Faith is the light that guides us through the darkest of times.

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