Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Chinua Achebe
- The world is like a Mask dancing. If you want to see it well, you do not stand in one place.
- 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.
- Nobody can teach me who I am. You can describe parts of me, but who I am – and what I need – is something I have to find out myself.
- To me, being an intellectual doesn’t mean knowing about intellectual issues; it means taking pleasure in them.
- 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.
- If I hold her hand she says, ‘Don’t touch!’ If I hold her foot she says ‘Don’t touch!’ But when I hold her waist-beads she pretends not to know.
- Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings.
- When Suffering knocks at your door and you say there is no seat left for him, he tells you not to worry because he has brought his own stool.
- It is the storyteller who makes us what we are, who creates history. The storyteller creates the memory that the survivors must have – otherwise their surviving would have no meaning.
- Privilege, you see, is one of the great adversaries of the imagination; it spreads a thick layer of adipose tissue over our sensitivity.
Chinua Achebe (1930–2013) was a Nigerian novelist, essayist, poet, and critic, widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential and celebrated literary figures. He is best known for his groundbreaking novel “Things Fall Apart,” published in 1958, which is considered a seminal work of African literature and has been translated into numerous languages.
Achebe was born in Ogidi, Nigeria, and his early life was marked by the intersection of Igbo traditions and British colonial influence, which profoundly shaped his worldview. He attended the University of Ibadan and later studied broadcasting in London.
Throughout his career, Achebe’s writing tackled the complexities of colonialism, cultural clashes, and the impact of European imperialism on African societies. His works, including “No Longer at Ease” and “Arrow of God,” explored these themes with a deep understanding of Igbo culture and a critical perspective on the effects of colonization.
Achebe’s contributions to African literature extended beyond his novels; he was a vocal advocate for African writers and served as a professor at various universities, including the University of Nigeria and Bard College. He received numerous awards and honors for his literary achievements and his dedication to promoting African voices in literature. Chinua Achebe’s work continues to be a cornerstone of African and world literature, shedding light on the rich and diverse heritage of the continent.
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