An artist, in my understanding of the word, should side with the people against the Emperor that oppresses his or her people.— Chinua AchebeQuote · NigeriaThemesArtMore like thisArt is man's constant effort to create for himself a different order of reality from that which is given to him.also about artOnce a novel gets going and I know it is viable, I don't then worry about plot or themes. These things will come in almost automatically because the characters are now pulling the story.also about artEach of my books is different. Deliberately... I wanted to create my society, my people, in their fullness.also about artIt is crooked wood that shows the best sculptor.also about artEven as the archer loves the arrow that flies, so too he loves the bow that remains constant in his hands.also about artMy position is that serious and good art has always existed to help, to serve, humanity. Not to indict. I don't see how art can be called art if its purpose is to frustrate humanity.also about artNextAs more men become more educated and women get educated, the value system has to be more enhanced and the respect for human dignity and human life is made better.