Meaning of life quote from Chinua Achebe (Lagos)

"A people who have lost their story are like a tree whose roots have been severed."

Chinua Achebe, age 0 (1930 - 2013)

Lagos, Nigeria

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Chinua Achebe, based in Lagos, Nigeria. As a renowned thinker (1930 - 2013), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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