customs‚ Achebe uses many Igbos proverbs that he translated into English. These proverbs‚ such as “if a child washed his hands he could eat with the kings” or “Mother is Supreme”‚ give a glimpse to the readers of what are the relationships between the people of Umuofia. Since they are explained and presented in different contexts‚ the readers can easily understand them‚ which as a result help the readers understand the social codes of the Igbo culture. The many proverbs
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The Marriage of Heaven & Hell William Blake & The Romantic Period We‚ as members of the human race‚ have been endowed with five senses. We have the ability to reason and to be reasonable. We are able to present‚ receive‚ and mentally process information logically. The period in history when the importance of these innate functions was stressed is known as the "Age of Reason‚" or the Enlightenment. Also important to this age was the use of science‚ scientific methods‚ and theories. This period
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" A STICH IN A TIME SAVES NINE" This proverb is a counsel of prudence. Timely action very often prevents a great loss. Steps taken early means less labour‚ better success‚ less chance of loss or damage. Suppose their is a slight rent‚ in your garment or crack in the enbankment. If you put in a few timely stitches and repairs‚ further mischief may well be prevented.Similarly‚ if you do not attend to your books at the proper time‚ when the examination comes‚ you are at sea‚ you will be unable to
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Europeans have broken his people‚ a disgrace he simply could not accept. 12. A famous proverb quoted in the novel states: “When a man says yes‚ his chi says yes also”. What does this proverb mean? To what extent is this true in the case of Okonkwo?
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or simply [prefers] to rest. I don’t mind eating meat‚ but I really [prefer] vegetarian meals. Mosquitoes [prefer] children to adults. A Hebrew proverb notes that a woman [prefers] poverty with love to wealth without love. A Filipino proverb suggests that the bitterness of studying is [preferable] to the bitterness of ignorance. A Spanish proverb states that in a choice between bad company and loneliness‚ the second is [preferable]. I would [prefer] that you children play outside this afternoon
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and help them to become well mannered; but I am going to let the Bible’s point of view answer this question. The history of the Bible says‚ “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child‚ but the rod of correction shall drive if far from him” (Proverbs 22:15). The Hebrew word for “foolishness” does not speak of “playful mischief.” It speaks of “an inability to discern what is good.” Children (with their limited knowledge and experience) are not able to discern what is best for them. For example
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not reducing reality to a string of empty euphemisms. Do not speak of a rhinoceros if there is no tree nearby. Zulu Proverb When you take a squirrel out of water‚ it contrives a plot against you Duala Proverb West Africa He who lives the longest has the most old clothes Zulu Proverb He on whose head we would break a coconut‚ never stands still Yoruba Proverb Afrikaans is the world’s youngest language with a grammar all of it own. Afrikaans draws from Dutch‚ French and Flemish
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| What Is a Riddle? A riddle is a statement‚ question‚ or phrase that has a double meaning. A riddle can also be described as a puzzle to be solved. When someone uses a riddle‚ it can be a thought provoking challenge to figure it out on your own‚ or it can be a funny comment that makes you laugh. Riddles can be great brain busters or conversation starters to get you think. A riddle is as hard or as simple as you and the person you’re telling makes it. The answer can be right in front of your
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“When the moon is shining‚ the cripple becomes hungry for a walk”. This proverb has an underling message that means a good cause or motivation causes a good effect. A personal story that can relate to this proverb is when I motivated myself enough to make a high level soccer team. I had had enough losing against my friends and other teams with my local travel team. I knew I needed to make a change so I asked my dad what I should do. “Dad‚ im done with northern elite. We won only one game this
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“Releasing your Potential” was written by a bestselling author Dr. Myles Munroe. He is a lecturer‚ teacher‚ coach‚ and leadership mentor and also a multi-gifted international motivational speaker and business consultant. He has published numerous best-selling books including: Understanding Your Potential‚ The Purpose and Power of Love and Marriage‚ and Rediscovering the Kingdom. He addresses some critical issues affecting every aspect of human‚ social‚ and spiritual development. This book is an approach
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