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

We cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing our own. The Igbo, always practical, put it concretely in their proverb Onye ji onye n'ani ji onwe ya: 'He who will hold another down in the mud must stay in the mud to keep him down.'

...Nothing puzzles God

The rural areas have been deprived by the cities in the past. Development resources and energy should be directed where the people live.

Oh, the most important thing about myself is that my life has been full of changes. Therefore, when I observe the world, I don't expect to see it just like I was seeing the fellow who lives in the next room.

In America there is really very little knowledge of the literature of the rest of the world. Of the literature of Latin America, yes, But that's not all that different in inspiration from that of America, or of Europe. One must go further. You don't even have to go too far in terms of geography - you can start with the Native Americans and listen to their poetry.

They have not always elected the best leaders, particularly after a long period in which they have not used this facility of free election. You tend to lose the habit.