"One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man."
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Quotes by Ben Okri
Ben Okri, born on March 15, 1959, in Minna, Nigeria, is a renowned novelist and poet celebrated for his profound explorations of the human spirit amidst the chaos of life. His notable works, including the Booker Prize-winning novel *The Famished Road*, blend magical realism with poignant social commentary, reflecting his Nigerian heritage and the struggles of his people. Okri’s lyrical prose and philosophical insights have established him as a pivotal voice in contemporary literature, inspiring readers worldwide to seek beauty and hope in adversity.
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"The strange thing about Africa is how past, present and future come together in a kind of rough jazz, if you like."
Ben Okri
"When you can imagine you begin to create and when you begin to create you realize that you can create a world that you prefer to live in, rather than a world that you're suffering in."
Ben Okri
"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering."
Ben Okri"Our time here is magic! It's the only space you have to realize whatever it is that is beautiful, whatever is true, whatever is great, whatever is potential, whatever is rare, whatever is unique, in. It's the only space."
Ben Okri