Stanlake J. W. T. Samkange

Stanlake John William Thompson Samkange (1922–1988) was a Zimbabwean historiographer, educationist, journalist, author, and African nationalist. He was a member of an elite Zimbabwean nationalist political dynasty and the most prolific of the first generation of black Zimbabwean creative writers in English. Quotes To be human is to affirm one's humanity by recognizing the humanity of others and, on that basis, establish respectful human relations with them. Presenting the first maxim of Hunhuism (Ubuntuism) as a foundation for human relationships. The king owed his status, including all the powers associated with it, to the will of the people under him. Presenting the second maxim of Hunhuism, emphasizing the value of human life over material wealth. If and when one is faced with a decisive choice between wealth and the preservation of the life of another human being, then one should opt for the preservation of life. Presenting the third maxim of Hunhuism concerning political authority and the will of the people. The attention one human being gives to another: the kindness, courtesy, consideration and friendliness in the relationships between people; a code of behaviour, an attitude to other people and to life; is embodied in unhu or Ubuntu. Defining Hunhu/Ubuntu as an ethic governing relationships between people. External links Category:Novelists from Zimbabwe Category:Journalists from Zimbabwe Category:Historical novelists Category:1922 births Category:1988 deaths