"A fly that does not heed advice follows ..." - Nigerian Proverb

“A fly that does not heed advice follows the corpse into the grave.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

Ignoring wise counsel leads to self-destruction.

Igbo elders use vivid imagery to convey the consequences of stubbornness. The fly's fate serves as a stark warning to the reckless.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Igbo

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