ETSAKOR PROVERBS
/ 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, ...