Nnamdi Azikiwe Quotes & Sayings

The realization of New Africa can only be possible by the African cultivating spiritual balance , which leads to the practicalization of social regeneration , to realizing economic determination , becoming mentally emancipated , and ushering in a political resurgence. — Nnamdi Azikiwe

Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar. — Nnamdi Azikiwe

My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life? — Nnamdi Azikiwe

There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity — Nnamdi Azikiwe

Blessed are the common people. God loves them; that is why he made millions of them. — Nnamdi Azikiwe

Despite the mythic heights to which he was raised, Azikiwe was nothing if not pragmatic, a realist always conscious of his limits and ever eager to extract all that was possible from that limited horizon. — Nnamdi Azikiwe

No matter how old an individual may be, no matter if he is young or old, if he thinks in accordance with the times he is immortal. — Nnamdi Azikiwe

It is better we disintegrate in peace and not in pieces. — Nnamdi Azikiwe