ITAMA EBIRA · WORDS OF THE ELDERS
Ancestral Proverbs & Wisdom
In Ebira culture, a proverb is the palm oil with which words are eaten. Explore philosophical teachings, moral parables, and timeless community maxims.
All Themes
Wisdom & Philosophy
Kinship & Respect (Ubayin)
Patience & Strategy
Courage & Valor
Leadership & Legacy
Hard Work & Craft
Hard_work
“Ahuozuse emerireyi ohimi”
Literal translation: Walking legs do not see an evil or negative result
Philosophical Meaning:
Active feet do not walk into misfortune; enterprise yields opportunity
Active diligence and honest labor preserve a person from mischief and hardship, whereas idle hands invite ruin (an active counterpart to 'an idle mind is the workshop of the devil')
Hard_work
“Ẹbẹ ka yẹni, ọza ka gu ezi”
Literal translation: Before you climb the tall palm tree, inspect the foundation at its base.
Philosophical Meaning:
Careful planning, risk assessment, and grounded groundwork must precede high-reaching ambitions to avoid disastrous falls.