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ETSAKOR PROVERBS

/ETSAKOR PROVERBS   ETSAKOR DIALECT: Orya khor na vherler ni alimhi. TRANSLATION: Man cannot evade death. MEANING: No matter how strong or influential a person could be, eventually, he must succumb to the invincible hand of death. Due to the influence, wealth or the position of an individual, it might be possible to bury some crimes undetected or escape punishment for certain crimes; they may even live long and no one could bring them to justice. But when it is time, such persons must yield to death! /Etsakor Proverbs of the Edo People of Nigeria

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  /Etsakor Proverbs ETSAKOR DIALECT: Ukpo ni orya or kwu kper otor vhi egbe, or kha fieta wun orli, khor zor li tsi. TRANSLATION: If one's under wears lie against him or accuses him, it is difficult for him to deny. MEANING: When a very close relative, associate or confidant accuses you, you find it difficult to deny. /Etsakor Proverbs of the Edo People of Nigeria

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/ETSAKOR PROVERBS ETSAKOR DIALECT: I kele ni egbe mher, lagi Osimher lor lu mher; khai vier la abor orkpa. TRANSLATION: The self inflicted and the Lord's afflicted, are never mourned alike. MEANING: A man whose misfortune is a reward for his misdemeanors, cannot be compared to another who was born with a condition or a victim of natural disasters. LIFE APPLICATION:   In  life , human beings have empathy. But their sympathy for a man who is the architect of his own misfortunes can not be compared to another who was born with a condition or a victim of natural disasters.   If a man was recalcitrant and lived a wayward life of prostitution, you may not be surprised when he is infected with AIDS disease. Of course, this man, cannot enjoy the same kind of support with another man was born blind or who lost all his properties during an earthquake.   Many people are fond of blaming others for their failures or misfortunes. They could blame other people, weather, animals, wi...

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/BURIAL The death struck a blow An unbelievable reality On the tranquil air. Then mirth sparked aglow A doleful Community Deadly funny its ritual fair. Across Societies and traditions It is occasional merry festival For undertakers and mourners. Sobbing, singing and dancing! African Poems

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