It's true that a child belongs to its father. But when a father beats his child, it seeks sympathy in its mother's hut. A man belongs to his fatherland when things are good and life's sweet. But when there's sorrow & bitterness he finds refuge in his motherland.

• Chinua Achebe

It's true that a child belongs to its father. But when a father beats his child, it seeks sympathy in its mother's hut. A man belongs to his fatherland when things are good and life's sweet. But when there's sorrow & bitterness he finds refuge in his motherland.

• Chinua Achebe