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Chinua Achebe Quotes: Become familiar with your home, but know also about your neighbors. The young man who never went anywhere thinks his mother is the greatest cook.
         

Become familiar with your home, but know also about your neighbors. The young man who never went anywhere thinks his mother is the greatest cook.


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