Shame is the power we give others to wield over us.

- Chinelo Okparanta

When we live in our own privileged little bubble, it is convenient to pretend that all is well with the world, that everyone enjoys the same privileg…

- Chinelo Okparanta

Happiness is like water. We’re always trying to grab onto it, but it’s always slipping between our fingers

- Chinelo Okparanta

I realized that for many people attending a reading is like watching television at the end of a long day. They don't want to be sad but to laugh. Cha…

- Chinelo Okparanta