ETSAKOR PROVERBS

 ETSAKOR PROVERBS


ETSAKOR DIALECT:

Uno nor le umhe khor mor orbe.

TRANSLATION:

The mouth that tasted salt has no evil.

MEANING:

Anyone who has experienced good or virtue from another or has benefited from anything, can no longer speak or act in a bad way about them.

LIFE APPLICATION:

  Salt is reputed for good or savory taste. So, it's always a pleasure to taste of it. On the other hand, Sour tastes, bitter tastes are seen as bad. And bad things are generally considered as evil; just as anything Just or any virtue is seen as good.

  Since tasting salt makes the mouth feels good, it applies therefore that such a mouth can no longer feel or experience anything bad thereafter. In conclusion, those who have had the pleasure of enjoying the benefits or usefulness of a commodity or have been helped by another or enjoyed the services of another can no longer speak evil or act in a bad way about them.

Etsakor Proverbs of the Edo People of Nigeria

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