Chinua Achebe Done Quotations

I prefer to go on trying all kinds of things, not to be told, This is the way it is done.

I think once you have done all you can to a manuscript, let it find its way in the world.

Once you have really done all you can, then you can show it to people. But I find this is increasingly not the case with the younger people. They do a first draft and want somebody to finish it off for them with good advice.

I have so many ideas; there are so many things that need to be done, so many possibilities, you know; one is terribly excited, but at the same time, you're almost confused, because you don't know where to begin.

The writer cannot expect to be excused from the task of reeducation and regeneration that must be done. In fact, he should march right in front.