“Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings”
— Chinua Achebe
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Simplified Meaning:
In his culture, older people were honored, but people who accomplished things were greatly admired. They believed that even a young person could be with important people if they worked hard and prepared themselves properly.
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