25/08/2026
THE STRATEGY OF THE OPPRESSOR IS THE MAINTENANCE OF IGNORANCE.
In my study of the world systems of oppression whether being slavery, apartheid, colonisation etc, one thing stands out, THE CONTROL OF KNOWLEDGE.
The oppressors understand the power of ignorance in keeping people in oppression.
I was reading the biography of Frederick Douglass and he said, as a slave, it was AGAINST THE LAW TO TEACH A SLAVE TO READ.
That's serious.
Because the moment you he can read, he's forever free.
In the words of Fredrick Douglas, "Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave".
This is so true.
The strategy of the oppressors is the maintenance of ignorance, that is to say, whoever shows you truth actually want to make you free.
Jesus said, "You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free".
YOU SHALL KNOW... The emphasis is KNOW.
So, it's not the truth that is AVAILABLE that set you free. NO O
It's the truth you KNOW that sets you free.
The truth can be AVAILABLE but if you don't KNOW it, it won't set you free.
This is why I'm passionate about encouraging reading, actively pursuing knowledge.
In everything you do, seek quality knowledge.
In business, seek knowledge.
In relationship, seek knowledge.
In finance, seek knowledge.
In health, seek knowledge.
In leadership, seek knowledge.
In marriage, seek knowledge.
In sales, seek knowledge.
In every field and area of interest, SEEK KNOWLEDGE.
Knowledge makes the journey easier.
Knowledge give you an edge.
Knowledge shows the way.
Knowledge is like a map.
Knowledge eliminate unnecessary struggle.
Knowledge gives precision.
Knowledge gives confidence.
Knowledge guarantee predictable results.
Knowledge births assurance.
Knowledge shows you what to do.
Knowledge shows you how to do it.
Knowledge shows possible outcomes.
Don't hope in Ignorance, seek knowledge.
And the oldest means of transference of knowledge is READING.
Your ability to read can open any door you choose to go through.
READ
READ.
READ.
You'll be better off.
Put down your phone and read.
One good book can change the trajectory of your life and set it on a worthy course.
You can start today.
Oppression is a choice.
Freedom is a choice.
Knowledge controls it all.
What are you reading about?
Please share π