Jomo Kenyatta

President, Independence Leader Kenyan 1894 – 1978

Led Kenya to independence and served as its first president.

370 quotes

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time."
Wisdom
"We are not competing against each other; we are building together."
Friendship
"History teaches us that nations without vision perish."
History
"Every person has a role to play in nation-building."
"Corruption is the enemy of progress and development."
Justice
"We must invest in our people before we invest in machines."
Education
"The family is the basic unit of society and must be protected."
Family
"Perseverance is the difference between success and failure."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens the door to greater blessings."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the spark that ignites innovation and change."
Creativity
"A leader serves his people, not himself."
Leadership
"The beauty of our continent lies in its diversity."
Beauty
"Science must serve humanity, not control it."
Science
"Music is the universal language of the soul."
Music
"Peace begins in the heart of each individual."
Peace
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is the seed of all great discoveries."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool; wisdom is how we use it."
Technology
"The pages of history are written by those who dare to act."
History
"Philosophy teaches us to question everything, including ourselves."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the soul of a people."
Literature
"Political power without moral authority is tyranny."
Politics
"War should be the last resort, never the first choice."
War
"Motivation comes from within; no one can give it to you."
Motivation
"Inspiration is found in the struggles of those who came before us."
Inspiration
"Relationships are built on trust and honesty."
Relationships
"Solitude is not loneliness; it is communion with oneself."
Solitude
"Fear is the prison of the mind; courage is the key."
Fear
"Money is a servant, not a master."
Money
"Health is wealth that no amount of currency can buy."
Health