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“I am sick and tired of the hollow parrot-cry of "Apartheid!" I've said many times that the word "Apartheid" means good neighbourliness.” quote by P. W. Botha
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“I am sick and tired of the hollow parrot-cry of "Apartheid!" I've said many times that the word "Apartheid" means good neighbourliness.”

P. W. Botha

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The term “Apartheid” is misused; it should signify neighborliness, not division.

In simple terms: Redefine Apartheid as goodwill.

Key Takeaway

Promote genuine community.

Themes

apartheid language social cohesion

Mood

defiant hopeful

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • public policy
  • media framing
  • education programs

Key Concepts

political rhetoric semantic shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can language reshape reality?
  • What actions foster true neighborliness?
A Different Perspective

Changing entrenched meanings is difficult.

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