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Ngugi wa Thiong'o Quotes: Through the act of translation we break out of linguistic confinement and reach many other communities.
         

Through the act of translation we break out of linguistic confinement and reach many other communities.


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This page presents the quote "Through the act of translation we break out of linguistic confinement and reach many other communities.". Author of this quote is Ngugi wa Thiong'o. This quote is about community, break out, confinement,.