Category Archives: African

Chinua Achebe Quote

Posted on April 30, 2020 by preciousmomentliving

“The impatient idealist says: ‘Give me a place to stand and I shall move the earth.’ But such a place does not exist. We all have to stand on the earth itself and go with her at her pace.” Chinua … Continue reading →

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Swahili Proverb

Posted on January 18, 2016 by preciousmomentliving

“The prayer of the chicken hawk does not get him the chicken.” Swahili proverb

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Israelmore Ayivor Quote

Posted on January 11, 2016 by preciousmomentliving

“You dream, you dare and and you fly.” Israelmore Ayivor

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Nelson Mandela Quote

Posted on October 8, 2015 by preciousmomentliving

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela Quote

Posted on July 30, 2015 by preciousmomentliving

“As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” Nelson Mandela

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Tradition African Prayer

Posted on July 29, 2015 by preciousmomentliving

“Let us take care of the children, for they have a long way to go. Let us take care of the elders, for they have come a long way. Let us take care of those in between, for they are … Continue reading →