Efuru Quotes

“We are well,' Efuru replied. 'It is only hunger.'
'It is good that it is only hunger. Good health is what we pray for.”
― Flora Nwapa, Efuru

“What can a woman do?" you say everyday. In the end, a woman does something, and even then still you look down on women.”
― Flora Nwapa, Efuru

“There is no problem in this world that cannot be solved.”
― Flora Nwapa, Efuru

“As Adiewere and Efuru were eating, a troop of children with shining tummies in front of them were seen approaching. "These children are just in time. The way they time themselves is admirable.”
― Flora Nwapa, Efuru

“When Efuru went home, Ajanupu could not help admiring her character. "She is a woman among women. I like the way she is carrying her burden. She still loves that imbecile husband of hers and she is going in search of him.”
― Flora Nwapa, Efuru