When a tradition gathers enough strength to go on for centuries, you don't just turn it off one day. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes century day gather
One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised. Chinua Achebe bluntcompromiseintegrity Change image and share on social
A functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy educated, participatory followership, and an educated, morally grounded leadership. Chinua Achebe democracyeducatefollowership Change image and share on social
Presidents do not go off on leave without telling the country. Chinua Achebe countryleavepresident Change image and share on social
I asked my designer friend, Sam Klemick, to make a headdress for me, drawing inspiration from 1920s headpieces, Athena and Joan of Arc. Before each show, I have this quiet meditative moment where I put the headdress on and gather my thoughts and strength. Sydney Wayser 1920sarcask share on social
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social
The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century. Martin Jacques 18thallowautonomy share on social