10 Quotes & Sayings By Osman Welela

Osman Welela (1807-1861) was an African scholar, translator, politician and scholar who was born in Sokoto. He was educated in Europe, where he studied at the University of Paris. At the age of 22, he became Minister of Finance in the Sokoto Caliphate. In 1843, at the request of the Sultan of Sokoto, he went to London to pursue a career in diplomacy and diplomacy career Read more

He served as a diplomat for over 25 years and lived in various European capitals.

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...his tortured voice lost in the much grander cries of the world around him. Osman Welela
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...pain that would have made even a god shiver in terror. Osman Welela
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The greatest of our virtues and the worst of our sins is wanting nothing less than more. Osman Welela
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Magic is a trick, and the trick is to believe it's real. Osman Welela
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Sometimes believing is as simple as choosing to do so. Osman Welela
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The thousand stars that shine in the light of day Osman Welela
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Just like life, it was only the contrast with darkness that had made it seem brighter. Osman Welela
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May the stars ever shine on your path, and the darkness never leave your side. Osman Welela
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Mothers cowered over their small children, defenceless as their backs blossomed with red lines or swords were sunk into their flesh to reach the young ones they hid. Osman Welela