Famous quote by Chinua Achebe

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When old people speak it is not because of the sweetness of words in our mouths it is because we see something which you
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"When old people speak it is not because of the sweetness of words in our mouths; it is because we see something which you do not see"

- Chinua Achebe

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This quote by Chinua Achebe speaks with the wisdom and insight that includes age. He suggests that when older people speak, it is not since they have an unique method with words, but due to the fact that they have a greater understanding of the world. They have actually seen more, experienced more, and have a deeper understanding of the complexities of life. This quote encourages us to listen to the recommendations of our senior citizens, as they may have important insight that we might not have the ability to see. It likewise works as a pointer that age brings knowledge, and that we need to appreciate and value the knowledge of our senior citizens. Achebe's quote is a suggestion that we need to not take the words of our senior citizens gently, as they might have a greater understanding of the world than we do.

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Nigeria Flag This quote is written / told by Chinua Achebe somewhere between November 16, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from Nigeria. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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