"I think back to the old people I knew when I was growing up…" — Chinua Achebe

I think back to the old people I knew when I was growing up, and they always seemed larger than life.

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I think back to the old people I knew when I was growing up, and they always seemed larger than life. — Chinua Achebe

About Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe was a Writer from Colonial Nigeria (1930–2013).

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This quote is attributed to Chinua Achebe, a Writer from Colonial Nigeria.

When did Chinua Achebe live?

Chinua Achebe lived from 1930 – 2013.

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