When a new saying gets to the land of empty men, they lose their heads over it. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Become familiar with your home, but know also about your neighbors. The young man who never went anywhere thinks his mother is… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
The man that brings ant-infested faggots into his hut should not grumble when lizards begin to pay him a visit. — 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
A man who lived on the banks of the Niger should not wash his hands with spittle. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
[Would] a sensible man spit out the juicy morsel that good fortune put in his mouth? — 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
We do not seek to hurt any man, but if any man seeks to hurt us may he break his neck. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
You do not know me,’ said Tortoise. ‘I am a changed man. I have learned that a man who makes trouble for… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
You cannot plant greatness as you plant yams or maize. Who ever planted an iroko tree — the greatest tree in the… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
At the most one could say that his chi or ... personal god was good. But the Ibo people have a proverb… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
When the British came to Ibo land, for instance, at the beginning of the 20th century, and defeated the men in pitched… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
In dealing with a man who thinks you are a fool, it is good sometimes to remind him that you know what… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
This is not pessimism but rather casting a cold eye on things. It is only one man's story, and I think that… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed… — 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
What really worries me is that those who are in positions of power are not really affected by what we are writing.… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
There is that great proverb - that until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Perhaps down in his heart Okonkwo was not a cruel man. But his whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
When a mad man walks naked, it is his kinsmen who feel shame, not himself. — 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
A man to whom you do a favor will not understand if you say nothing, make no noise, just walk away. You… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Men had taken greater blows: that was what made a man a man. For did they not say that a man is… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
It is praiseworthy to be brave and fearless, but sometimes it is better to be a coward. We often stand in the… — 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
The language of young men is pull down and destroy; but an old man speaks of conciliation. — 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
When a man is at peace with his gods and ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad according to the strength… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
A man who does not lick his lips, can he blame the harmattan for drying them? — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
There was a saying in Umuofia that as a man danced so the drums were beaten for him. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
“In such a regime, I say you died a good death if your life had inspired someone to come forward and shoot your murdered… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
“Do not despair. I know you will not despair. You have a manly and a proud heart. A proud heart can survive a general… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
My son even if you want to fall, at least fall where your bones can be gathered — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
“And so Mr. Brown came to be respected even by the clan, because he trod softly on its faith.” — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
“I have learned that a man who makes trouble for others is also making it for himself.” — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
In fact, I thought that Christianity was very a good and a very valuable thing for us. But after a while, I began to… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
I find Nigeria very frustrating. I am not alone in this. There are many Nigerians abroad. As you know, the brain drain is just… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
I do not actually see how art, literature can be anything other that being in that domain of trying to tell us, trying to… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Democracy is not something you put away for ten years, and then in the 11th year you wake up and start practicing again. We… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
When there is a big tree small ones climb on its back to reach the sun. — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
When I began going to school and learned to read, I encountered stories of other people and other lands. In one of my essays,… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Almost nobody dances sober, unless they happen to be insane. H. P. LOVECRAFT, attributed, Telling It Like It Is Dancing is very important nowadays.… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
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