Massa Makan Diabaté

Massa Makan Diabaté (June 12, 1938 – January 27, 1988) was a Malian historian, author, and playwright. Quotes Love is the only thing that grows when shared. The rich never form genuine friendships with the poor. A woman alone is always a woman calling for a man. When a woman cries, it's as if the sun is covering its face. On the day of final judgment, if God did not close his eyes, his paradise would be as populated as the desert. Knowledge is not reserved for the elderly alone; a child who knows how to ask questions can acquire it. It is not enough to observe and describe the world, but it must be transformed through human activity. A man should only look at himself in the eyes of an opponent, and only for a matter of honor. To prevent the path from being eaten by grass, several back-and-forth trips are necessary. And yet, we like each other. But to get along, you have to have the same flaws and different qualities. External links Category:Historians from Mali Category:Authors from Mali Category:Literary critics Category:1938 births Category:1988 deaths