# Quote — Chinua Achebe, Anthills of the Savannah

> Those who mismanage our affairs would silence our criticism by pretending they have facts not available to the rest of us. Our best weapon against them is not to marshal facts, of which they are truly managers, but passion. Passion is our hope and strength.

- Author: [Chinua Achebe](https://www.leafyquotes.com/chinua-achebe.md)
- Book: [Anthills of the Savannah](https://www.leafyquotes.com/chinua-achebe/anthills-of-the-savannah.md)
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