Posts tagged chinua achebe

We cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing our own.
Chinua Achebe, The Education of a British-Protected Child
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8 years ago
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, Hopes and Impediments
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8 years ago
vintageanchorbooks: “ “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.” — from THINGS FALL APART ”
vintageanchorbooks: “ “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.” — from THINGS FALL APART ”
vintageanchorbooks: “ “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.” — from THINGS FALL APART ”

vintageanchorbooks:

“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.”

— from THINGS FALL APART

9 years ago
vintageanchorbooks: “ “Darkness held a vague terror for these people, even the bravest among them. Children were warned not to whistle at night for fear of evil spirits.” ”
vintageanchorbooks: “ “Darkness held a vague terror for these people, even the bravest among them. Children were warned not to whistle at night for fear of evil spirits.” ”
vintageanchorbooks: “ “Darkness held a vague terror for these people, even the bravest among them. Children were warned not to whistle at night for fear of evil spirits.” ”

vintageanchorbooks:

“Darkness held a vague terror for these people, even the bravest among them. Children were warned not to whistle at night for fear of evil spirits.”

9 years ago