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 Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 12:02pm On Apr 04, 2022 |
30. Bí èyàn bá dúró sínú oòrùn títí, bó pẹ́, bó yá, ibòji, á báa níbẹ̀. Translation If one tarries long in the sun, eventually, the shade will come (when the sun sets). Morals Tough times wont last forever; keep hope alive: be patient, be steadfast. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 9:40am On Apr 02, 2022 |
29. O bá ẹfọ̀n lábàtà, o yọ ọ̀bẹ tì í, ṣé omi lo rò pó mu kú ni? Translation You found a buffalo dead by the river bank and pulled your knife (to take some); did you think it drowned? Morals Be circumspect to exploit whatever seems too good to be true; don't be naive. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 12:54pm On Mar 30, 2022 |
28. Eré tí ọ̀pọ̀lọ́ ńsá nínú omi gbígbóná, tó bá sáa lọ́dàn ni, kò ní wọ omi gbígbóná. Translation Had the frog been as fleet-footed in the fields as it is now in the hot water pot, it won't have entered the pot. Morals A stitch in time saves nine; be strategic: see and plan ahead. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 9:53am On Mar 29, 2022 |
27. Ọgbọ́n àgbọ́njù ni í pa òdù ọ̀yà. Translation Unbridled craftiness is what kills the grasscutter. Morals Craftiness and unmoderated mental sharpness can prove costly; any strength not suitably controlled and moderated easily becomes a weakness and a liability. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 11:32am On Mar 25, 2022 |
26. Oore kéré, oore tóbi, oore loore yóò máa jẹ́. Translation Whether small or big, a kind act remains a kind act (and deserves to be recognised as such.) Morals Be appreciative and remain grateful; never discount favours received; never repay good with evil. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 7:59am On Mar 23, 2022 |
25. Ìjà kì í lọ lásán kí oníjà má fara pa. Translation Fights cannot simply occur without those involved not sustaining losses. Morals Seek peace: diplomacy ought to precede hostility; everybody at war loses. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 7:23am On Mar 19, 2022 |
24. Bí a bá ní bí ejò ṣe gùn la ṣe fẹ dá'ná sun ún, à á dá'ná sun'lé. Translation If we were to set a snake on fire as its length is, we may burn the house down. Morals Moderation is it: it's wise to be tempered in our reactions; adopt drastic measures with caution. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 8:35am On Mar 17, 2022 |
23. Ọ̀kàndínlógún tó lóun ò bá oókan ṣe, à ti di Ogún rẹ̀ á nira. Translation The number 19 that refused to be added to 1 will find it tough to become 20. Morals Build bridges and foster collaboration; we need one another: together each achieves more. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 10:43am On Mar 15, 2022 |
22. Bí ọ́mọdé bá ṣubú á wo iwájú; bí àgbà bá ṣubú á wo ẹ̀hìn. Translation Upon falling, a youngster looks ahead (for help); an elder looks back (for the cause). Moral Prevention is better than cure; good to look for help after a fall, but better to prevent a recurrence. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 7:28am On Mar 12, 2022 |
21. Kòkòrò tó ńjẹfọ́ ara ẹfọ́ ló wá; iná tó ńjẹni ńbẹ lábẹ́ aṣọ. Translation The insect that is eating the vegetable is right on it; the louse living off anyone is under his or her garment. Morals Be perceptive, be vigilant; often the solution to an issue is closer than imagined. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 8:29am On Mar 11, 2022*. Modified: 7:27am On Mar 12, 2022 |
20. Àgbẹ̀ tó jẹun yó tó fọ́ akèrègbè, ti gbàgbé pé ọjọ́ òǹgbẹ ṣì ńbọ̀. Translation A farmer who ate, had his fill, and broke the water gourd forgot that days of thirst are still ahead. Morals Never slam the door on your way out: you may need it opened again; take no one and nothing for granted. |
| Literature › Re: In LOVE With A Mafia ✍ JESSICA DURU by oluspicy: 3:47pm On Mar 10, 2022 |
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| Family › Re: My ₦25,000 Low Budget Wedding In Pictures by oluspicy: 1:26am On Mar 10, 2022 |
I bought a very good Canon digital camera last year...not only for my work, but also for my forthcoming wedding.  You gerrit? |
| Politics › Re: NDLEA Appoints MC Oluomo As Ambassador For War Against Drug Abuse In Lagos by oluspicy: 5:58pm On Mar 04, 2022 |
Never put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn how to use Enemies Be wary of friends-they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them. - Laws Of Power |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 7:14am On Mar 01, 2022 |
19. Ìjì layé; tó bá fì síwájú, á tún fì sẹ́hìn ni. Translation Life is a storm; if it blows forward, it will blow backward, as well. Morals A season goes, another comes; no condition is permanent; nothing lasts forever; keep hope alive. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 6:05pm On Feb 07, 2022 |
18 Àṣẹ̀ṣẹ̀ dáyé ológbò ni í jìyà, bó bá dàgbà, á tó ọdẹ ẹ́ ṣe. Translation Only as a kitten is the cat in deprivation, once fully grown it can do its own hunting. Morals The best is yet to come; keep hope alive; tough times won't last forever. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 7:29am On Feb 05, 2022 |
17. Ẹni sọ̀rọ̀ púpọ̀ yó ṣìsọ; àsọjù ló ńmú ìyá ọba pe ara rẹ̀ ní ìyá ọ̀bọ. Translation Whoever talks inordinately will misspeak; inordinate talk made the king's mother (inadvertently) referred to herself as the mother of monkeys. Morals Moderation is crucial; exercise self-control, always. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 4:40pm On Jan 26, 2022 |
16. Ọ̀dùnkún ì báà mọ tíńtín, dandan ni kó dùn dé'lẹ̀. Translation Even if sweet potato is just a tiny bit, it certainly must be sweet, all through. Moral We remain true to who we really are deep down, ultimately; we can hardly pretend to be who we are not for long. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 9:02am On Jan 19, 2022 |
15. À fi ẹni tí yóò bá pẹ̀gàn Àjànàkú, lá lóun rí nǹkan fìrí; báa bá rí erin ká wí. Translation Only those who would deride the elephant would claim they saw it in a jiffy; its presence is unmistakable. Morals Give credit where credit is due; deride no one. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 12:42pm On Jan 17, 2022 |
14 Àìsanra tó ajá ológìnní kì í ṣe ti àìjẹun ká'nú; bí ìran rẹ̀ ṣe mọ ni. Translation The smaller frame of cats' relative to dogs isn't for want of food; that's cats' genetic makeup. Morals Appearance can be deceptive; often, there is more than is immediately obvious. Add yours. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 3:32pm On Jan 16, 2022 |
13. A kì í ṣe fáàrí ẹ̀ṣẹ́ dídì, sí ọmọ adẹ́tẹ̀. Translation Don’t brag about fists in the presence of a leper. Morals Be considerate. Courteous and tactful. Be sensitive and show empathy. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 9:16pm On Jan 15, 2022*. Modified: 3:33pm On Jan 16, 2022 |
12. Kí a tó dé ibi tí à ńlọ, a máa ńkọ́kọ́ dé ibi tí a kò fẹ́. Translation Before getting to our destination, we may have to get to where we'd rather not be. Moral Be focused, be strategic: always look ahead; don't lose the forest for the trees. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 12:23pm On Jan 14, 2022 |
11. Ẹni tí kò tíì kúrò láyé, kò lè mọ irú ẹni tí òun yó dà. Translation Whoever still has life, cannot be limited in what he or she can become. Morals With life, there's no impossibility; it's not over yet: keep hope alive. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 9:30pm On Jan 13, 2022 |
10. Ilá kì í ga ju onírè lọ; èyí tó bá ga ju onírè lọ, a sì tẹ́ẹ ká. Translation An okro plant should not outgrow the farmer; whichever does will be bent low to be plucked. Morals Pride goes before a fall; humility is it. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 9:26pm On Jan 13, 2022 |
9. Tí àdúrà bá gbà tán, apá aládúrà ò ní ká a. Translation When a prayer is answered, the person who prayed would be overwhelmed. Morals Prayers work; God's response is always so complete as to be overwhelming. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 12:20pm On Jan 13, 2022 |
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| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 9:43am On Jan 13, 2022 |
8. Ààrò kì í gbóná títí kó máà tutù. Translation No matter how long the hearth gets hot, it will become cold eventually. Morals Whatever is hot will one day become cold; whatever has a beginning will have an ending: nothing lasts forever: change is certain; keep hope alive. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 11:10pm On Jan 12, 2022 |
7. Báa gún iyán, táa ro ọkà fún kòfẹ́kògbà, kò ní fẹ́, kò ní gbà, náà ni. Even if you pound yam and prepare yam flour meal for a contentious person, he or she will yet remain contentious. Morals Be forward-looking, be positive; do your best and keep moving. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 11:07pm On Jan 12, 2022 |
6. O rí àgbébọ̀ adìyẹ lọ́jà, o sáré sí i; tó bá ńyé ogún tó ńpa ogún, ṣé aládìyẹ á tàá? You saw a matured hen in the market and jumped at it; had it been very good at laying and hatching, would it have been sold? Morals If it is too good to be true, it usually is. Wisdom is key. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 11:05pm On Jan 12, 2022 |
5. Ìwà ọ̀lẹ ló ńba ọ̀lẹ lẹ́rù; ọ̀lẹ ṣe tán, ó ní wọn ò fẹ́ràn òun. Translation An indolent is preceded by his or her character, but complains that he or she is not accepted. Morals Our character often confronts us with unpleasant consequences; change your character to change any unwanted outcome. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 11:03pm On Jan 12, 2022 |
4. Ẹnu ẹyẹ ni í pẹyẹ; ẹnu òrofó ni í pa òrofó; òrofó bímọ mẹ́fà, ó ní ilé òun kún ṣọ́ṣọ́. Translation The mouth of a bird is its undoing; the wild pigeon hatches just six chicks and brags that its nest is completely filled up. Morals Modesty is it; inordinate bragging can be risky. |
| Literature › Re: Yorùbá Proverbs, Translation With Morals by oluspicy(op): 11:03pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
3. Kò sí bí imú ṣe lè tóbi tó, kó lè gba ọ̀rọ̀ ẹnu sọ. Translation No matter how big the nose is, it can't take over the speaking role of the mouth. Morals We all are unique with our different strengths; envy no one: stay in your lane. |
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