Leaders will love to be poor and see their people rich, than to be rich and see their people poor. This is their mission.

— Israelmore Ayivor

We love being mentally strong, but we hate situations that allow us to put our mental strength to good use.

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

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Those who spend all they earn always end in penury.

— Bamigboye Olurotimi

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Many a rich man’s bed is bigger than many a poor woman’s bedroom; his bedroom, her house.

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

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Your true love for God is demonstrated through your ability to hold onto your faithfulness in the midst of Prosperity and Poverty, Happiness and Hardships, Sickness and Success; in whatever is Appealing or Appalling!

— Israelmore Ayivor

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