micash
04-13-2007, 12:02 PM
1. Abobonua kee gbi ni enye baa gbo le ebaa kpe te mli ni efule.
English (lit). The woodpecker says when its mother dies it would burrow into
a rock to bury her.
Meaning; Bragging about things one cannot do brings disgrace or shame.
2 Abui ni he edor le shaa kpaa.
English (lit). A hot needle scotches threads.
Meaning: Even when one is justifiably angry, there’s wisdom in
being patient and exercising self control so as not to cause
harm or act unwisely.
English (lit). The woodpecker says when its mother dies it would burrow into
a rock to bury her.
Meaning; Bragging about things one cannot do brings disgrace or shame.
2 Abui ni he edor le shaa kpaa.
English (lit). A hot needle scotches threads.
Meaning: Even when one is justifiably angry, there’s wisdom in
being patient and exercising self control so as not to cause
harm or act unwisely.