It always surprised him when he thought of it later that he did not sink under the load of despair.

Among the Igbo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten.

When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk

As our fathers said, you can tell a ripe corn by its look.

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 mother-cow is chewing grass its young ones watch its mouth

A snake was never called by its name at night, because it would hear. It was called a string.

I do not know how to thank you.''I can tell you, ' said Obierika. 'Kill one of your sons for me.''That will not be enough, ' said Okonkwo.'Then kill yourself, ' said Obierika.

There is no story that is not true, " said Uchendu. "The world has no end, and what is good among one people is an abomination with others.

Hearts can't be broken because they're made of marzipan.

Well done girl, I . . I admire your treachery.' Ecruba hissed at Edith.

I am thinking by what long discipline and at what cost a man learns to speak simply at last.

To call yourself a Chinese artist or woman artist or African artist reflects a certain kind of condition. To me, that is not necessary.

Don't you loathe it when doctors use the word 'we' when it applies only and solely to yourself?

Four guys go out and four guys go in like the storm troopers in the Star War movies.

The more there is scandal and corruption in Washington, the better it is for McCain, so he's at a high point right now.

What you're saying is often less important than what you're feeling when you're saying it.

It is never permissible to say, I say.

It is my nature to thin where others read.