Kaveena Quotes

“You cannot imagine how much the presidents of the entire world hate each other.”
― Boubacar Boris Diop, Kaveena

“I don't listen to the radio to find out what's happened. I listen to it to find out how the happenings have been distorted.”
― Boubacar Boris Diop, Kaveena

“Murigande was a tough opponent, the kind you were obliged to respect while dreaming every night of cutting him into little pieces.”
― Boubacar Boris Diop, Kaveena

“Words are what drives the world. Don't ever forget that, boy. People want words, and the less they understand them, the more effective they are.”
― Boubacar Boris Diop, Kaveena

“Only here's the thing: there is no law that forbids a citizen to speak to his president. Apparently, in a democracy it's even recommended.”
― Boubacar Boris Diop, Kaveena

“Pierre Castaneda has always taken good care of his image. I've known him a long time. Even his small everyday gestures show that he comes from another world, and in that world of conquerors, he deserves fear and respect. How can I explain this impression he gives of always putting on a show? To be at the same time himself and someone else, amongst us and elsewhere?”
― Boubacar Boris Diop, Kaveena

“Ndumbe stares at me. Before answering, he wants to know if I woke up on the right side of the bed. Of course, he's going to lie, but he doesn't want to tell the wrong lie. That's his forte.”
― Boubacar Boris Diop, Kaveena