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Quote by Cyril Ramaphosa
We are not passive observers of our history. We are its authors.
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The quote says that people do not merely watch history unfold. By calling us its “authors,” it suggests that our choices and actions help shape what happens and what comes next. We therefore have a role in creating history, rather than only receiving its results.
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- South African Government — 2024 State of the Nation Address
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- Official Statement
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