“Massa day done.”
The era of colonial masters and deference to colonial authority in the Caribbean has ended.
— Eric Williams, Trinidad & Tobago
Source: Eric Williams, "Massa Day Done" speech, Woodford Square, Port of Spain, 22 March 1961
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Small, steady contributions accumulate into something substantial over time.
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A cunning person knows exactly whom they can take advantage of.
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