749 Quotes by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

She did not understand grunge, the idea of looking shabby because you could afford not to be shabby; it mocked true shabbiness.

For me, feminism is always contextual.

I am trying to unlearn many lessons of gender I internalized while growing up. But I sometimes still feel vulnerable in the face of gender expectations.

Philadelphia had the musty scent of history. New Haven smelled of neglect. Baltimore smelled of brine, and Brooklyn of sun-warmed garbage. But Princeton had no smell.

They said “soon” to each other often, and “soon” gave their plan the weight of something real.

Marriage can be a good thing, a source of joy, love, and mutual support. But why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage, but we don’t teach boys to do the same?

You know, you’re a feminist.” It was not a compliment. I could tell from his tone – the same tone with which a person would say, “You’re a supporter of terrorism.

He reminded her of Obinze’s expression for people he liked. Obi ocha. A clean heart.

I know that they don’t intend harm, but it is one thing to know something intellectually and quite another to feel it.