Let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too – If one says no to the other, let his wing break. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
No matter how prosperous a man was, if he was unable to rule his women and his children (and especially his women)… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Beware Okonkwo!" she warned. "Beware of exchanging words with Agbala. Does a man speak when a god speaks? Beware! — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
You might as well say that the woman lies on top of the man when they are making the babies. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
A man's life from birth to death was a series of transition rites which brought him nearer and nearer to his ancestors. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Men have learned to shoot without missing their mark and I have learned to fly without perching on a twig. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
We shall all live. We pray for life, children, a good harvest and happiness. You will have what is good for you… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
We have heard stories about white men who make the powerful guns and the strong drinks and took slaves away across the… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
You sound as if you question the authority and the decision of the Oracle, who said he should die." "I do not.… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
![“You sound as if you question the authority and the decision of the Oracle, who said he should die." "I do not. Why should I? But the Oracle did not ask me to carry out its decision." [...] "The Earth cannot punish me for obeying her mesenger," Okonkwo said. "A child's fingers are not scalded by a…” quote by Chinua Achebe](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/9d1/chinua-achebe-781_ask-me_you-sound-as-if-you-question-the-authori_2499504.jpg)
