Ken Saro-Wiwa Professions : Writer Born : October 10, 1941 Died : November 10, 1995 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Ken Saro-Wiwa The writer cannot be a mere storyteller; he cannot be a mere teacher; he cannot merely X-ray society’s weaknesses, its ills, its perils. He or she must be actively involved shaping its present and its future. Ken Saro-Wiwa rays weakness teacher The most important thing for me is that I've used my talents as a writer to enable the Ogoni people to confront their tormentors. I was not able to do it as a politician or a businessman. My writing did it. And it sure makes me feel good! I'm mentally prepared for the worst, but hopeful for the best. I think I have the moral victory. Ken Saro-Wiwa writing people thinking I’ll tell you this, I may be dead but my ideas will not die. Ken Saro-Wiwa dies may ideas Similar Authors Ihab Hassan writer Ingmar Bergman writer Isabella Bird writer Ivan E. Coyote writer Al Feldstein writer Bert Sugar writer All Authors