/ETSAKOR PROVERBS
ETSAKOR PROVERB ETSAKOR DIALECT: Ughie ordior lor somhi ner ughie orgbormhi. TRANSLATION: Old way is better than new way. MEANING: The status quo, in terms of methods or familiar terrains, feel more comfortable than new techniques or innovation. LIFE APPLICATION: This Proverb describes the human approach to some critical life issues; especially, people's attitude towards innovations or novel ideas. It exposes human apathy or apprehension about new ways or methods. For instance, they might be sceptical of safety, afraid of dangers in trials or doubtful of results. The Proverb is neither critical of innovations, nor in any ways, an authoritative seal of approval on the status quo. But it is otherwise, a revelation of the fact that humans are more comfortable with the status quo than recent inventions. The more reason they readily accept existing techniques than embracing new ideas. Etsakor Proverbs Of The Edo People Of Nigeria.