Janvier Chouteu-Chando

“When somebody you love dies, a phase of life’s innocence dies with that person, and a part of you dies as well.”

“... People who are the spices of this world are the natural souls with instincts and impulses that have not been pruned by evolution and civilization.”

“The basis of love that most people share is the intimacy they developed with their partners, the intensity of their attraction, or the similarity of their thought patterns.”

“Kindness is a source of relief to the soul of the giver, creating a sense of fortitude that is incomprehensible to those who do not know what kindness is all about.”

“...Hope is a ridiculous failing that we need to harbour in order to lead a serene life…”

“...A legendary leader distinguishes himself as someone who gets ahead of his people from an impasse and futile general consensus, and then finds new grounds that constitute the base from which a unique course of his people’s destiny is charted...”

“What is there in this big wide world for a man to talk about with certainty besides his homeland, home and family?”

“Life is so sweet even though it is full of lies and half truths...”

“…our recollections bring out our joyful smiles, but hardly make us chortle or guffaw; our recollections often leave imprints on our faces that show our regrets, but they hardly produce sounds that echo the depth of those regrets.”

“Obsessive love wears down both its target and the obsessor.”

“The good shall prevail in the end, the truth shall be the rule and the Cameroonian soul shall be free,” Hans said in an emotion-choked voice, “However, we should never lose our heads; we should always be prepared to forgive all the repentant souls.”

“...Never opt for war, no matter how simple it may seem, especially when you know that peace is achievable, even if achieving that peace entails going through a complicated and protracted process,”

“There are people who bring joy to our lives, but who fail to make us happy. They are the people for the moment. Never rely on their love because it is not sustainable. Their love is alike a comet that illuminates the sky, but then fades away because it lacks the sustainable energy of the sun.”

“Hope is soothing, but it can become deceptive if we cling to it as the last resort against reality,”

“...the depth or humaneness of our love depends on the wideness of our souls.”

“Politicians like the effect of alcohol because it makes them feel important.”

“Son, it is bad for a man to be condemned by his children, more so by the sons he cherishes.”

“Grief, my friend, forces us to search our souls and find answers to issues that constrain us from becoming better human beings.”

“We love out of compassion, passion or a sense of commitment.”

“It is easier for an ambitious friend to become an enemy than for an enemy to become a friend. It is even easier to make friends than you can find people to trust as friends.”