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Chinua Achebe Quotes

Biography: Chinua Achebe is renowned for his groundbreaking novel "Things Fall Ap... more Biography: Chinua Achebe is renowned for his groundbreaking novel "Things Fall Apart." He was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, often referred to as the father of African literature. Achebe's works explore the complexities of African identity, tradition, and post-colonial politics, significantly influencing contemporary African writing. less

"The times have changed and we must change with the times"

Tags: Growth, Innovation, Change, Transformation, Progress

"No man however great is greater than his people. No one ever wins a victory single-handed"

Tags: Leadership, Unity, Support, Community, Humility

"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"

Tags: Community, Family, Generosity, Culture, Tradition

"Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings"

Tags: Wisdom, Achievement, Respect, Culture, Proverb

"People create stories create people; or rather stories create people create stories"

Tags: Philosophy, Creativity, Human nature, Identity, Literature

"When suffering knocks at your door and you say there is no seat for him, he tells you not to worry because he has brought his own stool"

Tags: Resilience, Perseverance, Inner strength, Acceptance, Adversity

"There is no moral obligation to accept oppression, humiliation, and exclusion as our lot in life"

Tags: Empowerment, Freedom, Justice, Equality, Social justice

"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"

Tags: Religion, Historical context, Cultural impact, Colonialism, Cultural assimilation

"The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership"

Tags: Leadership, Failure, Governance, Political commentary, Political analysis

"When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk"

Tags: Inspiration, Hope, Dreams, Challenges, Desire

"The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them"

Tags: Inspiration, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Positivity

"The impatient idealist says: Give me a place to stand and I shall move the earth. But such a place does not exist. We all have to stand on the earth itself and go with her at her pace"

Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Change, Understanding, Acceptance

"Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter"

Tags: Empowerment, Perspective, Power, History, Storytelling

"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors"

Tags: Leadership, Responsibility, Politics, Democracy, Governance

"Procrastination is a lazy man's apology"

Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Personal development, Productivity, Time management