After the Flare Quotes

“See these streaks here? It's blood. Chicken blood, most likely, but possibly blood from a ram. Someone brought it here as an offering during the night, a blessing for the voyage. You see, there's no contradiction between our heritage and our ambition if the conditions are right. That's a myth perpetuated by people who want to keep their privilege. They can thrive together harmoniously.”
― Deji Bryce Olukotun, After the Flare

“This would have been one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time. An African discovery by Africans, not some gentleman explorer. These women are slowly destroying the place by inhabiting it, damaging the scientific record. Instead it's an African discovery ruined by Africans. We have no respect for our own pasts.

Bracket couldn't blame the women for being traumatized by what happened, nor for the horror they had faced. It would twist your mind, upturn your sense of right and wrong, especially when they could no longer follow their migration routes. They used to find spiritual guidance in the lowing of the cattle, the comfort of their friends and family as they drank from the well. All of these lodestars were gone for them.”
― Deji Bryce Olukotun, After the Flare