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But book-learning, … success in book-learning only creates other battles. Do you know that? You think those men are going to be pleased when you, whom they are nearly old enough to spawn, start defeating them? Hm? … Has Ayo ever discussed that with you?'
I was now thoroughly alarmed. A straightforward occupation like sticking one's head in books and passing examinations was taking on ominous proportions.
— May 28, 2026 10:16AM
I was now thoroughly alarmed. A straightforward occupation like sticking one's head in books and passing examinations was taking on ominous proportions.
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'Aren't these your father's books?'
'Yes. I want to learn them.’
'But you are not old enough, Wole.'
'I am three years old.'
Lawanle cut in, "Three years old wo? Don't mind him sir, he won't be three until July.’
*I am nearly three. Anyway, I have come to school. I have books.'
He turned to the class-teacher and said, 'Enter his name in the register.'
— May 23, 2026 12:08PM
'Yes. I want to learn them.’
'But you are not old enough, Wole.'
'I am three years old.'
Lawanle cut in, "Three years old wo? Don't mind him sir, he won't be three until July.’
*I am nearly three. Anyway, I have come to school. I have books.'
He turned to the class-teacher and said, 'Enter his name in the register.'
