Meaning of life quote from Okot p'Bitek (Kampala)

"A fool does not know that the world is a market where one buys and sells wisdom."

Okot p'Bitek, age 0 (1931 - 1982)

Kampala, Uganda

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Okot p'Bitek, based in Kampala, Uganda. As a renowned thinker (1931 - 1982), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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