200+ "Bangambiki Habyarimana" Quotes And Sayings

Bangambiki Habyarimana was born in 1962 in Butare, Rwanda, but left at the age of 10 when the country was plunged into chaos. He spent over twenty years in refugee camps in Kenya before moving to the United States. He is a dual citizen of Rwanda and the US, with a Master's Degree in French from Indiana University. He has worked as a journalist, translator, and even as an accountant at one point.

People would rather live in a community with unreasonable claims,...
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People would rather live in a community with unreasonable claims, than face loneliness with their truth Bangambiki Habyarimana
A humble heart, a friendly look, a smile on the...
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A humble heart, a friendly look, a smile on the face is really what you need to break the ice, not a very big axe. Bangambiki Habyarimana
The world is like a brute beast, you teach it...
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The world is like a brute beast, you teach it how it should behave towards you Bangambiki Habyarimana
Those who complain that fate is against them will have...
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Those who complain that fate is against them will have a hard time finding happiness in their lives Bangambiki Habyarimana
Never declare Fate your enemy; she does not take lightly...
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Never declare Fate your enemy; she does not take lightly declarations of war. Declare your friendship to her instead, and smile in hope of better days. Bangambiki Habyarimana
Some beliefs are so strongly held that some believers are...
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Some beliefs are so strongly held that some believers are ready to lose their heads rather than the belief they carry therein Bangambiki Habyarimana
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The internet is killing the art of writing. The big "publish" button begs you to publish even before you go back and make one single edit, and as if this was not enough, you have instant readers who praise your writing skills! - Bangambiki Habyarimana
When something looks impossible, don’t give up without testing its...
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When something looks impossible, don’t give up without testing its impossibility Bangambiki Habyarimana
As you fight any war, sometimes the result may be...
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As you fight any war, sometimes the result may be defeat. Learn to be heroic even in your defeats. Bangambiki Habyarimana
Life has a meaning but do not set out to...
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Life has a meaning but do not set out to find out. Just live it out. Bangambiki Habyarimana
This life is not perfect, live it to the full,...
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This life is not perfect, live it to the full, it's all we have Bangambiki Habyarimana
You will always find all the time you need in...
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You will always find all the time you need in the world to do what you love. If you can’t find the time, it’s not important for you Bangambiki Habyarimana
Religion should teach about hope to come for all, not...
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Religion should teach about hope to come for all, not terror for some Bangambiki Habyarimana
Good gods are scarce because the majority of gods are...
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Good gods are scarce because the majority of gods are created by evil men Bangambiki Habyarimana
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Why do religious believers hate unbelievers? The feel threatened by them, they feel besieged by them. Religions consider themselves as separate tribes in their own rights and feel like unbelievers will one day overrun their strongholds Bangambiki Habyarimana
Every word that comes after
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Every word that comes after "And the Lord told me... “is a pious lie Bangambiki Habyarimana
Some people are so stiff and inhumane as the dogma's...
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Some people are so stiff and inhumane as the dogma's they believe in Bangambiki Habyarimana
Give me something to worship whatever.” Cries the human soul
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Give me something to worship whatever.” Cries the human soul Bangambiki Habyarimana
Spiritual leaders, priests and prophets are lamps burning in the...
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Spiritual leaders, priests and prophets are lamps burning in the dark, seeking meaning for humanity. Bangambiki Habyarimana