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Chinua Achebe (2011). “No Longer at Ease”, p.16, Anchor. 22 Copy quote. There is nothing to fear from someone who shouts. Chinua Achebe. Chinua Achebe (1996). “Things Fall Apart”, p.99, Heinemann. 7 Copy quote. The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership.
- “If you don't like someone's story, write your own.” ― Chinua Achebe.
- “The world is like a Mask dancing. If you want to see it well, you do not stand in one place.” ― Chinua Achebe.
- “While we do our good works let us not forget that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.” ― Chinua Achebe, Anthills of the Savannah.
- “The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one.
- Chinua Achebe
- 1958
- “The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one.
- “There is no story that is not true, [...] The world has no end, and what is good among one people is an abomination with others.” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart.
- “A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon.
- “There is no story that is not true.” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart.
Feb 14, 2022 · Quotes. > Quotable Quote. (?) “When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so. [...] But I fear for you young people because you do not understand how strong is the bond of kinship.
Chinua Achebe, born on November 16, 1930, in Ogidi, Nigeria, is widely regarded as one of Africa's most influential and celebrated authors. He is often referred to as the "father of modern African literature" and is best known for his groundbreaking novel, "Things Fall Apart," which established him as a leading voice in African literature and helped reshape the narrative of Africa in Western ...
Let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too – If one says no to the other, let his wing break. As our fathers said, you can tell a ripe corn by its look. A functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy educated, participatory followership, and an educated, morally grounded leadership.
Chinua Achebe. I have so many ideas; there are so many things that need to be done, so many possibilities, you know; one is terribly excited, but at the same time, you're almost confused, because you don't know where to begin. Chinua Achebe. Joseph Conrad was a thoroughgoing racist.
