ADAGE OF HE DAY AND ITS MEANING


YORUBA: Mójú-kúrò nilé ayé gbà; gbogbo ọ̀rọ̀ kọ́ ló ṣéé bínú sí.


ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Judicious forebearance is the wise approach to the world; not every matter deserveS to be angry at.


MEANING: The best way to live is to ignore petty annoyances

ADAGE OF THE DAY AND ITS MEANING


YORUBA: Pípọn niyì idẹ; ẹ̀jẹ́ niyì oògun.


ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Redness is the glory of brass; efficaciousness is the glory of medicine.


MEANING: Truth to one's nature, and fulfilment of one's obligations are the determinants of one's worth.

Adage of the Day and Its Meaning


YORUBA: Sà á bí olóògùn-ún ti wí.


ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Invoke it exactly as the maker of the charm instructed.


MEANING: Always follow instructions, and do not presume to know better than your instructor.

Adage of the Day and Its Meaning


YORUBA: Pẹ̀lẹ́-pẹ̀lẹ́ lejò-ó fi ńgun àgbọn.


ENGLISH TRANSLATION: It is very carefully and patiently that a snake climbs the coconut palm.


MEANING: Dangerous and difficult tasks should be attempted with care and patience.

ADAGE OF THE DAY AND ITS MEANING


YORUBA: Wọ̀bìà-á yó tán, ó pe ẹgbẹ́ ẹ̀ wá.


ENGLISH TRANSLATION: The greedy person fed to satiation, and he summons his friends.


MEANING: The freeloader always seeks opportunities to take as much as possible from his or her benefactor.