Maxioms by Chinua Achebe
Okonwko was well known throughout the nine villages and even
beyond. His fame rested on solid personal achievements.
Okonwko was well known throughout the nine villages and even
beyond. His fame rested on solid personal achievements.
When old people speak it is not because of the sweetness of words in our mouths; it is because we read more
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.
Democracy is not something you put away for ten years, and then in the 11th year you wake up and read more
Democracy is not something you put away for ten years, and then in the 11th year you wake up and start practicing again. We have to begin to learn to rule ourselves again.
When suffering knocks at your door and you say there is no seat for him, he tells you not to read more
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.
The only thing we have learnt from experience is that we learn nothing from experience.
The only thing we have learnt from experience is that we learn nothing from experience.
