Wole Soyinka Quotes

If you are corrupt and you have extra cash you are able to shut the mouth of your accuser and they will be silenced.

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• If you are corrupt and you have extra cash you are able to shut the mouth of your accuser and they will be silenced.

  

  Wole Soyinka
  • Able
  • Mouths
  • Extras