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The sad truth is, polygamy constitutes a national embarrassment in any country that fantasises about progress and development. Polygamy devalues women and the only person who revels in it is the husband who gets to enjoy variety. You, poor women, will become nothing more than a dish at the buffet.

— Lola Shoneyin

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Once you crash the idea of normal in your mind, all impossibilities become possible.

A real woman must always do the things she wants to do, and in her own time too. You must never allow yourself to be rushed into doing things you're not ready for.

Husband-sharing is ugly and, one way or another, someone's dreams are crushed when a new wife joins a household.

Anyone who laughs at you for showing your family respect is a fool.

The choices we have to make in this world are hard and bitter. Sometimes we have no choices at all.

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