Chinua Achebe Quotes

My parents were early converts to Christianity in my part of Nigeria. They were not just converts; my father was an evangelist, a religious teacher. He and my mother traveled for thirty-five years to different parts of Igboland, spreading the gospel.

Chinua Achebe

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: nigerian
  • Birth: November 16, 1930 - March 21, 2013

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When I got out of college and signed a contract to play pro football in the USFL, the first thing I bought was a Remington 1100 shotgun and a Remington .30-06.

Jim Kelly

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When I attended Emerson College in Boston, it was confined to the Back Bay, but now it has taken over a lot of Boston, which is great.

Joanna Going

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I was keenly aware that everybody would have loved for me to do a close sequel or a spin-off to 'Marley and Me.'

John Grogan

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It's intimidating any time to have a piece of art that someone else created, and that person says, 'Let's see what you created based on what I created.'

Steve Kazee

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It's really annoying for me. That's not what I'm playing for, to be the face of the NBA or to be this or that or to take LeBron's throne or whatever.

Stephen Curry

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Children's publishing is the jewel in the crown of British publishing.

Tony Bradman

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Sometimes I think it's the responsibility of the artist to reveal a little more of themselves.

Mickalene Thomas

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Bilingualism opens doors and provides opportunity to our children so they can shine and become successful in a labor market that is increasingly competitive and globalized.

Luis Fortuno

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To have this gold medal around my neck is an indescribable feeling. I'm the happiest person right now.

Jordyn Wieber

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It's a joy to listen to someone at the top of their craft.

Johnny Mathis

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I tell people I'm too stupid to know what's impossible. I have ridiculously large dreams, and half the time they come true.

Debi Thomas

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I took a gamble in becoming an actor and my dream job has been realised.

Brendan Coyle

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