Yoruba proverbs
Òwe lẹṣin ọ̀rọ̀ — “proverbs are the horses of speech”: when words get lost, proverbs carry the meaning home.
FamilyAwaiting linguist review
A kì í fi ọwọ́ òsì júwe ilé bàbá ẹni.“One does not point to one's father's house with the left hand.”Meaning: Show respect for your heritage and origins.FamilyAwaiting linguist reviewIlé la ti ń kẹ́ṣọ̀ ròde.“It is from home that one dresses properly before going out.”Meaning: Good conduct starts at home; charity begins at home.