"I salute you all, sons of Mali, and I salute you, Kamandjan. I have come back, and as long as I breathe, Mali will never be in thrall – rather death than slavery. We will live free because our ancestors lived free."
Sundiata, p. 56
Sundiata adressed this to his newly assembled army before their final attack on Soumaoro. Sundiata is also accepting his role as the ruler of Mali in this speech. His willingness to hear and consider others a virtue helps him build alliances and maintain a peace in his rule.
Analysis credit to: gradesaver.com
Quote credit to: Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali Quotes
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