Quote#Pain
Let me draw your attention to Mzilikazi, when he fell upon us,…
Quote bySarel Cilliers · 1801–1871
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Celliers in a letter (Doornkloof, 5 July 1864) to the editor of The Friend in Bloemfontein, in reaction to a letter to the same by Sekelo Moshesh (3 June 1864), The Friend (follow-up, 23 September 1864). See also: G.B.A. Gerdener, Boustowwe vir Kerkgeskiedenis (1929), p. 159..
English (original)
Let me draw your attention to Mzilikazi, when he fell upon us, murdering and pillaging – did he benefit from it, or suffer harm? Was he able to remain in his country, or did he have to flee? Let me draw your attention to our negotiations with Dingane, who in his demeanour had the likeness of a sheep, but in his heart was a ravaging wolf. How did it work out for him? Did he benefit, or suffer harm?
— Sarel Cilliers
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