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Quotes by Nigerian Authors
"We never actively remember death,' Odenigbo said. The reason we live as we do is because we do not remember that we will die. We will all die."
"Most ladies do not understand that first and primary they need to find and fulfil their life calling."
"Informed by our sad experience of history, we require nothing short of a foundation for lasting democracy."
"When the economy of a country is based fundamentally on the principles of truth and honesty, that nation experiences economic stability."
"White writers can be blunt about race and get all activist because their anger isn't threatening."
"Those who have been insulted by ungodliness and injustice could be in a good or better position to stand for or with those that are being insulted by the same."
"Waiting for things to happen is like daydreaming. To break out of that cycle, you must be willing to take the first small step."
"Your level of ignorance is based on what you believe you know and your ego."
"The seal marks you out as royalty determines how you carry yourself."
"Preparation is essential to achieving your goals in life. You don't want to miss a great opportunity because you were not prepared. Determination and motivation will put you on the right track. You've got the passion, that driving desire to be successful. But, you must take certain steps to put you in a position to be readily available for the reward."
"Playing is a game. Love is an act. Don't pretend to love someone when all you plan to do is play. Love is not a game. It is a lifetime commitment."
"Illiteracy breeds more ignorance than you can ever imagine."
"You get diminishing returns when you are restricted to your comfort zone."
"Being from Africa is the best thing that could have ever, ever happened to me. I cannot see it any other way. All of my fundamental principles that were instilled in me in my home, from my childhood, are still with me."
"I was telling them about back home and how all the boys were chasing me because I was half-caste, and they said I was dissing myself. So now I say biracial, and I'm supposed to be offended when somebody says half-caste. I've met a lot of people here with white mothers and they are so full of issues, eh. I didn't know I was even supposed to have issues until I came to America . Honestly, if anybody wants to raise bi-racial kids, do it in Nigeria."
"Sometimes we want God to use us to do big things when we would not even want to do the basics."
"Always try to fix what is broken so that when the blessings come, you will be able to receive it. This generation does a lot of right things for wrong reasons."
"The world lures people with its temptations and attractions, masking them with a cover of pleasure."
"It is not all about what you can get but all about what you can give."
"When you live by the demands and supply of life, your life becomes easily predictable."
"There's a kind of dynamic quality about theater and that dynamic quality expresses itself in relation to, first of all, the environment in which it's being staged; then the audience, the nature of the audience, the quality of the audience."
"The devil hates the people who build the broken walls, he detests those who restore them."
"It is time for us to move on to our promised land!!! It's time to begin to believe that with God on our side we can build a prosperous nation and continent."
"The world is not to be run by miracles but by principles."
"In life we all have choices."
"She did not tell him this, because it would hurt him to know she had felt that way for a while, that her relationship with him was like being content in a house but always sitting by the window and looking out."
"Acting courageously is about knowing and making the right choices based on a deep conviction that dwarfs fear, doubt, and worry."
"The First and Worst sin couples commit against one another is not adultery but Negligence because it's Negligence that breeds adultery..watch it couples , do not hold back in giving that care and attention."
"People living godly will dwell on high. Meaning wealth, honour, prosperity, fame, elevation, joy etc."
"An industrious mother is an initiator of a good course, always charting new course for her loved ones."
"For as long as our people are held hostage by controllable socio-economic forces, we cannot afford to be indifferent to the ravages of poverty in all its dimensions and ramifications."
"Joseph moved to prove his sincerity in his vision-they moved ahead to invalidate his sincerity and what they think is his imaginative illusion."
"To carry the atmosphere of God's Glory is to extend it to the whole earth."
"Soaring is in stages, it progresses as you engage in the very art."
"Criticize me if you can, but that won't stop me from saying what i like, my mouth is mine, and not yours."
"When there is no Personal Responsibility in any society, there cannot be a responsible government. Responsible government is an off shoot of a culture of Personal Responsibility."
"Live your lives in such a way that you would be sure you are productive, effective and satisfied on all levels."
"It is morally acceptable in life for one to make mistakes, it only enables you to go back to your drawing board and review your steps."
"The time of persecution and problems is the time to thank and praise God."
"Thinking can change through the pronunciation of the word of God in your life , because it contains enough strength and energy to change your sub-consciousness."
"Don't wait for miracles but believe and be so strong enough in invisible virtues like faithfulness."
"There's no difference between a madman and a professor...it should be clear to you in the way they dress, act and think."
"The value system of any society comes from the homes."
"Don't waste your time with people you know are only out to use you!"
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