“...Past joys and achievements give us the outlines of how to get to a state of happiness again. That memory is a treasure that can never be taken away. At least we know where we were, what we have lost, what we miss and what more to add to our experiences.”

Janvier Chouteu-Chando is a Congolese philosopher and educator. His work explores African existential thought and the intersection of philosophy with decolonization. He has contributed to dialogues on identity, culture, and the ethical dimensions of postcolonial societies.