Chinua Achebe

One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.

A functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy educated, participatory followership, and an educated, morally grounded leadership.

Presidents do not go off on leave without telling the country.

I don't like to get in front of people.

Of all the haunting moments of motherhood, few rank with hearing your own words come out of your daughter's mouth.

Realistically speaking, I don't know how many more years I will want to be acting or will be invited to be.