When a man is at peace with his gods and ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad according to the strength of his arm.
CHINUA ACHEBE
CHINUA ACHEBE
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Chinua Achebe107 quotes“When a man is at peace with his gods and ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad according to the strength of his arm.”
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