“...it was then I recognized that my own values --- the tenets I hold dear as an Englishman --- they are not the only, nor the best, values in existence. I understood there were many ways of being in the world, that to privilege one rigid set of beliefs over another was to lose something.”
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Esi Edugyan is a Canadian novelist born in Ethiopia in 1977, who later moved to Canada with her family. Her works are known for their profound character development and rich cultural background. She has won multiple literary awards. more
“The problem with compromising your principles is that everyone likes you except yourself.”
“To speak truthfully is to accurately represent one’s beliefs.”
“Value is not always visible. Sometimes, it’s invisible and intangible.”
“Do not force God to bless you, if you do so, you are living in your own curse”