Proverbs: Things Fall Apart
Kirston Greene
The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no one else did
Meaning: Always work hard to accomplish what you want to and don't think too much of what others think.
Similar saying: Be yourself.
You can tell a ripe corn by its look.
Meaning: You can tell if a person is good by looking at them.
Similar saying: Don't judge a book by its cover.
A proud heart can survive a general failure because such failure does not prick its pride.
Meaning: We all fail at some things, we just have to keep going on with life.
Similar sayings: Failure is not failing, it's refusing to get up.
When a mother cow is chewing grass, its young ones watch its mouth.
Menaing: Children learn by what their elders do.
Similar sayings: Watch and learn.
A baby on its mothers back doesnt not know that the way is long.
Meaning: Being lazy is easy for you, but hard for others.
Similar sayings: Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.