Battles Quote by John Kani Download Open image “My grandfather told me our history through his stories about all the great Zulu battles.” — John Kani ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Battles Grandfather Great History Me War
A very remarkable people the Zulus: they defeat our generals, they convert our bishops, they have settled the fate of a great European dynasty. — Benjamin Disraeli Copy Share Image
It is unfortunate that so much of the history of Africa has been written by conquerors, foreigners, missionaries and adventurers. The Egyptians left the… — John Henrik Clarke Copy Share Image
When I was in South Africa, I went for dinner with some friends, and I knew more about their history than they did -… — David Harewood Copy Share Image
Luckily ... there were Zulus and Afghans, also the Dervishes in the Soudan. Some of these might, if they were well-disposed, 'put up a… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
All of our forebears contributed to what South Africa has become. That does not, however, mean that I must apologize to anyone for being… — Mangosuthu Buthelezi Copy Share Image
“version of the story. One particular incident in the battle troubled me a lot. Several historians describe how the African victors, having conquered the… — Tim Vicary Copy Share Image
My father fought on the side of the Central Powers, as a soldier in the Imperial and Royal Austro-Hungarian Army, my maternal grandfather fought in the British Army, on different sides, and both were so traumatized by the experience that they never talked about it. — Michael Korda Copy Share
“Who is the Tolstoy of the Zulus? The Proust of the Papuans? I'd be happy to read them.” — Saul Bellow Copy Share Image
I grew up among heroes who went down the pit, who played rugby, told stories, sang songs of war. — Richard Burton Copy Share Image
So long as the Zulu people are here, clearly I will still have a role to play in this country. — Mangosuthu Buthelezi Copy Share Image
All over the world, there is someone sitting in a cell because he or she is not allowed freedom of expression. — John Kani Copy Share Image
I still remember the moment when my teacher, Mr. Budaza, walked into class and said, 'Today we are going to study 'Julius Caesar,' one… — John Kani Copy Share Image
I have never been attracted to television work. Even to appear in series and soapies. I have always appeared in theatre and major movies,… — John Kani Copy Share Image
Working with my friend Sir Antony Sher is truly one of the highlights of my career as an artist. — John Kani Copy Share Image
In Australia, I almost became a counsellor. At the end of each performance there would be a queue of sobbing people backstage. They all… — John Kani Copy Share Image
What does Macbeth want? What does Shakespeare want? What does Othello want? What does James want? What does Arthur Miller want when he wrote?… — John Kani Copy Share Image
Every time there is a movie that tells a South African story, it is done by someone who must be taught the right way… — John Kani Copy Share Image
In South Africa, it is different. When you are born not even your father knows what is going to happen in your life. — John Kani Copy Share Image
In Raleigh, partisan battles, power struggles and lawsuits might grab the headlines, but we have to work together where we can. To look beyond… — Roy Cooper Copy Share Image
War is not beautiful. Sometimes you see action sequences where battles seem organized. I know that from how the Vikings fought. It's not beautiful.… — Kristofer Hivju Copy Share Image
All battles have some use, including those in which we were defeated. — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
For me, I think one of the biggest battles is mentally. You have good days, and you have bad days. Randomly, you'll feel good… — Jimmy Graham Copy Share Image
All the battles I have had with Felix since the first time back in 2018 have had drama. — Andrey Rublev Copy Share Image
I'm a wrestler with nine toes. I'm a wrestler who has been through a lot of battles. I get to do a lot of… — Rulon Gardner Copy Share Image
Over the years, I've fought a number of polemical battles against ideas that threaten the gospel. — John MacArthur Copy Share Image
Its not you to fight the spiritual battles, the one who's the spirit is standing like a might warrior — Meekness Tapera Copy Share Image
You've just gotta watch film and know when to pick your battles better. Because as a big you're gonna go down there, you're gonna… — Jaren Jackson, Jr Copy Share Image
“The battle of Panipat was fought for more than what is usually imagined. It was fought by a people in the far south of… — Uday S. Kulkarni Copy Share Image
