Cecil Rhodes
1853 - 1902
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Quotes
Biography
Cecil Rhodes was a British businessman, mining magnate, and politician in South Africa. He played a dominant role in Southern Africa in the late 19th century, overseeing the British South Africa Company and its expansion into territories that ultimately became Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). Rhodes's ambition for British domination of Africa led to controversial policies and actions, including the establishment of the state of Rhodesia, named after him. His legacy is complex, reflecting both his economic success and his colonialist and imperialist beliefs.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life.
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To think of these stars that you see overhead at night, these vast worlds which we can never reach. I would annex the planets if I could.
3
So little done, so much to do.
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You are a visionary. If that is so, and if people do not agree with you – the worse for them.
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To have been always in the political minority and yet to have always believed in oneself and one's ideas, that is a feat no man can have too much pride in.