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/ ETSAKOR PROVERB ETSAKOR DIALECT: A kpe erguer ni ormor; ama khai kpe abor ma li vhor. TRANSLATION: Preparation of a hoe is done for a child; but preparation of his hands is never done with it. MEANING: It is possible to equip a man for work with training, tools or machines; but it is not possible to help him do his work for him. LIFE APPLICATION:   When a child is mentioned in  African Proverbs , the word has many areas of applications. It may denote the following: an infant, a learner, a novice, armature, beginner etc.   The word ' hoe 'refers to Implements, tools, instruments, machines etc. Hoe is used figuratively in this instance, to symbolize training, skills acquisition, learning a vocation, professional education etc.   The 'hand' used here implies the means, mechanism or method of organizing, executing, manipulating tasks, duties or jobs.   This Proverb teaches clearly that; in any vocation, trade, practice or career; it is possible to train a novice, ...

/Etsakor Proverbs ETSAKOR DIALECT: U ghor mher, I li ghor ler; Lor aza zer egbe vhi isomhi. TRANSLATION: I love you, You also love me; Is the choice that makes marriage match. MEANING: Marriage is the agreement between two people to love each other. LIFE APPLICATION:   The word  Love , has a broad spectrum of applications. Love connotes affection between two individuals, irrespective of sex or gender. Generally, love is construed as charity, kindness, help, care, hospitality, companionships, friendly attention etc.   In the context of this Proverb, the definition of love may not ignore but also includes sexual interactions between a male and a female. The Proverb indicates that love affirmations between a man and a woman is rudimentary to the establishment of  Marriage .   In the determination of what constitutes marriage, this Proverb expounds as a Principle that two individuals must be involved; who are committed to love each other; and insofar as such love cu...