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Proverbs · Ilú Anyị

Traditional wisdom, in the original tongue

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Proverb of the Day

a titled man does not say one thing to your face and another behind your back; neither does eat what he spits out. (nze adịghị asukata n’ihu suwa n’azụ; ọ dighikwa abụpụ bịa rachaa.)


Meaning: a titled man is honest, straightforward, and dignified


a titled man does not say one thing to your face and another behind your back; neither does eat what he spits out. (nze adịghị asukata n’ihu suwa n’azụ; ọ dighikwa abụpụ bịa rachaa.)


Meaning: a titled man is honest, straightforward, and dignified