Many writers can't make a living. So to be able to teach how to write is valuable to them. But I don't really know about its value to the student. I don't mean it's useless. But I wouldn't have wanted anyone to teach me how to write.

— Chinua Achebe

Quote · Nigeria

Themes

• Education
• Knowledge

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