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September 19, 2025

Cricket civilizes people and creates good gentlemen. I want everyone to play cricket in Zimbabwe; I want ours to be a nation of gentlemen.

Robert Mugabe (1924–2019), African politician, prime minister of Zimbabwe, in Sunday Times, 26 February 1984, Jay p.267

Do you know why God gave cricket to the English? To teach them the meaning of eternity—the time that it takes for a typical cricket match.

Mr. Mugabe got over that plan pretty quickly.

April 2, 2025

2 years ago

[I occupy] the extreme right-wing edge of the left-wing movement.

February 10, 2025

2 years ago

I expect to be disagreed with. That’s better than being a politician who decides to say nothing serious.

July 6, 2025

1 year ago

If you are seeking the favor of men, be careful never to give a flat refusal to anyone who makes a request of you.

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