Its a sad moment, really, ...

Its a sad moment, really, when parents first become a bit frightened of their children.
 Ama Ata Aidoo

Quotes from the same author

Toyin Falola has given us what is truly rare in modern African writing: a seriously funny, racy, irreverent package of memories, and full of the most wonderful pieces of poetry and ordinary information. It is a matter of some interest, that the only other volume A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt reminds one of is Ake, by Wole Soyinka. What is it about these Yorubas?
 Ama Ata Aidoo
Time by itself means nothing, no matter how fast it moves, unless we give it something to carry for us; something we value. Because it is such a precious vehicle, is time.
 Ama Ata Aidoo