Quote by Chinua Achebe

I've had trouble now and again in Nigeria because I have spoken up about the mistreatment of factions in the country because of difference in religion. These are things we should put behind us.

I've had trouble now and again in Nigeria because I have spo

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they have experienced difficulties in Nigeria for speaking out against the mistreatment of different religious factions. They express the belief that it is time to move past these issues and leave them in the past. The quote suggests a call for unity and the letting go of religious differences in order to foster a more inclusive and harmonious society.

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By Chinua Achebe

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