: “When the the mouth starts talking, people can see the size of the mind”.
— Igbo Proverb

: "A happy man marries the girl he loves; a happier man loves the girl he marries."
-- Igbo Proverb

“Dancing is dreaming with your feet!”
— Igbo Proverb

: “As long as the bed shakes regularly, the home is at peace”.
— Igbo Proverb via Chinua Achebe

: “There's no respect for a King who has no (Queen) by his side”.
— Igbo Proverb

It’s a miracle:
…at this very moment, you are both the youngest and oldest you have ever been!

Overheard: “God does not look you over for medals, trophies, or certificates; He’s looking for the scars.”

: "Until the snake is dead, don't drop the stick."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "Never ever use prayers where common sense is required."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "The Misfortune that comes to town does not wear a red cap."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "No one can waste your time without your consent."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "A lounging lizard catches no crickets."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "Length of days is a companion to Truth."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "A Man discharging urine is holding a Deity in his hand."
-- Igbo Proverb

: “Like a forest is a family - you have to look much closer to see the individual makeup”.
— Igbo Proverb

: "The cricket cries, the year changes."
-- Igbo Proverb

: “He who thinks he is leading and has no one following him is only taking a walk”.
— Igbo Proverb

: "The stagger of a drunk is the swagger of life!"
-- Igbo Proverb

: "A Pretty Basket does not prevent worries."
-- Igbo Proverb

: “If a goat can find time to relax, then don't kill yourself with problems.”
— Igbo Proverb

: "With a little seed of imagination, you can build a field of hope."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "If you're blindfolded, get rid of the fold, and stop shouting, 'I can't see'."
-- Igbo Proverb

: "Secure your place on the floor before you start looking for a mat."
-- Igbo Proverb

: “Having two eyes is natural and a cause for pride, but it is better if your eye is single”.
— Igbo Proverb