According to my observation, I have come to understand one thing: no human being is born stupid. We are all born with the ability to think, to learn, and to grow. But what happens to us in life depends greatly on the environment we find ourselves in. The situation around us can either build us into wise people or break us into foolish people.
In South Sudan today, when you look around, you will notice something strange. Those who are recognized, honored, and lifted high in society are not always the ones with wisdom, knowledge, or education. Many times, they are the ones who have wealth, resources, and riches, even if they carry an empty head. Some never went to school, some never learned to think deeply, yet they are celebrated as the best in the country.
On the other hand, those who have good brains, enough knowledge, and real capacity to bring change often have no room to shine. They are ignored, sidelined, and left in the shadows. This is painful, because it shows that our society does not value wisdom, but only money, wealth, and big titles.
The Question We Must Ask Ourselves
My question is simple: why are we like this? Why do we celebrate people who have nothing to offer except wealth? Why do we praise people with big titles without great thoughts? How can we expect change or development if we keep putting empty men and women in positions of honor?
A country cannot move forward when it gives attention to riches instead of wisdom. A nation cannot develop when it praises those who cannot think for the future. Change will not come from praising empty heads. Development will not come from clapping hands for people just because they have money.
The Young Generation Must Rise
If South Sudan is to move on the right path, we must begin to look at the young generation. We must give space for young people with vision, energy, and knowledge to rise up. We cannot continue to push away those who are educated, those who have ideas, and those who want to see real progress.
I am not a politician. I am an article writer, and my work is to speak the truth about ourselves. The truth is that the system we live in is pushing many people into foolishness. The environment is shaping us in the wrong way. People are forced to act foolish just to survive, just to be noticed, or just to be accepted.
Corruption and Tribalism Destroy Dreams
Many of those who fail in South Sudan today are not failing because they lack knowledge or because they are lazy. They are failing because the system is corrupted. They are failing because tribalism is strong. They are failing because poor families have no support, and their dreams are cut off before they even begin.
A poor child may be very intelligent, but if the system does not give him or her the chance, that brain will be wasted. The dream will be lost. This is why we see many people with great potential stuck in poverty, while those with empty minds but rich pockets are lifted up.
What Kind of Future Are We Building?
The question remains: what kind of future are we building for South Sudan if we continue like this? Are we building a nation that values wisdom, or a nation that values money? Are we building a nation that encourages dreams, or a nation that kills vision?
The truth is, no one is born stupid. But when you live in a society that rewards foolishness and punishes wisdom, you may be forced to act like a fool. That is the sad reality many young people face in our country today.
The Way Forward
If we want true development, then we must change how we see people. We must stop celebrating wealth without wisdom. We must stop praising titles without thoughts. Instead, we should celebrate knowledge, encourage vision, and support the young generation who can take this nation to the right path.
It is time we understood that wisdom is more powerful than wealth, and knowledge is more valuable than a big title. If we keep choosing empty men to lead us, then we should not expect a different result. But if we lift up wise men and women, young or old, poor or rich, then we will begin to see the light of development in South Sudan.
I say this not as a politician, but as a citizen and a writer who loves the truth. The truth is bitter, but it must be said. For no one is born stupid, but situation and environment can make you foolish. Our duty now is to build an environment that values wisdom over wealth, and knowledge over corruption. Only then will South Sudan find its true vision and walk in the right direction.
Thank for reading , I believe in one hope.