Quote by Chinua Achebe
Ive had trouble now and again in Nigeria because I have spoken up

Ive had trouble now and again in Nigeria because I have spoken up about the mistreatment of factions in the country because of difference in religion. These are things we should put behind us. – Chinua Achebe

Other quotes by Chinua Achebe

Nigeria has had a complicated colonial history. My work has examined that part of our story extensively. – Chinua Achebe

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History
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When the British came to Ibo land, for instance, at the beginning of the 20th century, and defeated the men in pitched battles in different places, and set up their administrations, the men surrendered. And it was the women who led the first revolt. – Chinua Achebe

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Women
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People say that if you find water rising up to your ankle, thats the time to do something about it, not when its around your neck. – Chinua Achebe

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It is easy to talk on religion, but difficult to practice it. – Ramakrishna

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Religion

A man without religion is like a horse without a bridle. – Latin Proverb

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Religion

After all, enforced national bilingualism in this country isnt mere policy. It has attained the status of a religion. Its a dogma which one is supposed to accept without question. – Stephen Harper

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Religion

So, basically, my view is I dont want to support the exploitation of animals, and within reason, I will do what I can to avoid it, but its not like its a religion for me. Its not like I consider Im polluted if somehow some bit of milk or cheese or something passes my lips. – Peter Singer

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Religion

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No one else in our family was a professional musician so this took an enormous leap of faith on their part. – Tony Visconti

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