Chinua Achebe

The whole idea of a stereotype is to simplify. Instead of going through the problem of all this great diversity read more

The whole idea of a stereotype is to simplify. Instead of going through the problem of all this great diversity - that it's this or maybe that - you have just one large statement; It is this.

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.

They have not always elected the best leaders, particularly after a long period in which they have not used this read more

They have not always elected the best leaders, particularly after a long period in which they have not used this facility of free election. You tend to lose the habit.

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.

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.