INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM NOTABLE AFRICAN FANTASY NOVELS

Here are the inspirational quotes from notable African fantasy novels, with links for further reading:


1. “We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of vengeance and virtue."

   - From [Children of Blood and Bone] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34728667-children-of-blood-and-bone by Tomi Adeyemi.

 This novel explores themes of magic, resilience, and justice in a richly imagined West African-inspired world.


2. "Magic will always find those with the purest hearts."

   - From [Akata Witch]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7671365-akata-witc

By Nnedi Okorafor. 

This story follows Sunny, an albino girl who discovers her magical abilities and embarks on a transformative journey.



3. “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision that something else is more important."

   - From [Who Fears Death]


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7767021-who-fears-death

by Nnedi Okorafor. 

Set in a post-apocalyptic Sudan, this novel tackles themes of power, identity, and destiny.


4. "Your greatest enemy is not the world around you, but the one within you."

   - From [Black Leopard, Red Wolf]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40524312-black-leopard-red-wolf

By Marlon James. 

This epic fantasy delves into African mythology and the complexities of personal and collective histories.


5. "In the end, we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

   - From [The Rage of Dragons]


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41952489-the-rage-of-dragons

By Evan Winter.

 This novel is a tale of vengeance and resilience in a world where some are born with extraordinary abilities while others must fight to survive.


6. "Hope is the thing that makes us human."

   - From [Beasts Made of Night]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33395234-beasts-made-of-night

By Tochi Onyebuchi.

 This book explores themes of guilt, atonement, and the struggle for redemption in a fantastical setting.


7. "When the light returns, the darkness will fade, but the scars remain."

   - From [A Stranger in Olondria]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15842171-a-stranger-in-olondria

By Sofia Samatar.

 This story is a richly textured exploration of memory, culture, and the power of storytelling.


8. "The stories of our ancestors are the blueprints of our future."

   - From [Wizard of the Crow]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/139308.Wizard_of_the_Crow

By Ngugi wa Thiong'o. 

Set in the fictional Republic of Aburiria, this novel blends political satire with magical realism.


9. "In every ending, there is a new beginning."

   - From [Children of Virtue and Vengeance]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39122774-children-of-virtue-and-vengeance

By Tomi Adeyemi.

 This sequel continues the epic saga of struggle and empowerment in the land of Orïsha.


10. "The strength of a people lies in the stories they hold dear."

    - From [The Palm-Wine Drinkard]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/850232.The_Palm_Wine_Drinkard_and_His_Dead_Palm_Wine_Tapper_in_the_Deads_Town

By Amos Tutuola.

 This classic tale combines Yoruba folklore with a surreal narrative style.


These quotes capture the essence of resilience, magic, and the power of storytelling found in African fantasy literature. Enjoy exploring these incredible works!l

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