Chinua Achebe Quotes

When old people speak it is not because of the sweetness of words in our mouths; it is because we see something which you do not see.

Chinua Achebe

In such a regime, I say, you died a good death if your life had inspired someone to come forward and shoot your murderer in the chestówithout asking to be paid.

Chinua Achebe

A man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself.

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

When there is a big tree small ones climb on its back to reach the sun.

Chinua Achebe

A man who lived on the banks of the Niger should not wash his hands with spittle.

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

When there is a big tree small ones climb on its back to reach the sun.

Chinua Achebe

A man who lived on the banks of the Niger should not wash his hands with spittle.

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