"The wise create proverbs for fools to learn, not to repeat." - Igbo Proverb

“The wise create proverbs for fools to learn, not to repeat.”

- Igbowisdom

Meaning

Proverbs should be understood and applied, not merely recited.

Cultural Context

Among the Igbo, proverbs are called the palm oil with which words are eaten. Mastery of proverbs signals rhetorical skill and deep cultural understanding.

Origin

Igbo

Language

Igbo

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