proverbs

Pride
535. Ku réy-réylu gaawa rus. (13)
The proud are quickly put to shame.
“Pride comes before a fall.”
536. Réy day sewloo nit. (19,20)
Pride makes a man small.
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
(Proverbs 11:2 NIV)
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
(Proverbs 13:10 NIV)
Privilege
537. Keppaarug ngunu jombul séq. (2,3,6)
The shade of the chicken house does not exceed the merit of the rooster.
Such a privilege is completely natural to such a person.
A man had four wives who were not born in the same place, not brought up in the same
manner, and did not behave in the same way towards him. To the wife who gave him the
most respect, and held him in the highest regard, he gave the most happiness, and gave her
secret favours which came from his heart. To the others who exasperated him, who did not
follow his instructions he did not give the same favours. The other wives complained and
he replied with this proverb.
Problem Solving
538. Soppiw doxin jàllulum tan. (19)
Changing the way you walk, isn't of any help when it comes to crossing vast
salinated lands.
One should not be making mistakes when choosing the means in solving problem cases.
Profiteering
539. Fii, wund du fi naane ñeex. (2,3,6,20)
Here the cat does not lap the sauce.
Opportunists have no chance here.
Ami likes to take advantage of others. She often borrows things or clothes which she
forgets to return. And when she does the shopping for others, the prices on that day are
always exceptionally high. One day she visits Faya and asks to borrow her good boubou.
Faya who knows what she is like, refuses and quotes this proverb.
Proof
540. Weddi, gis bokku ca. (2,6,7)
One cannot deny what one has seen for oneself.
“Seeing is believing.”
541. Werante xuuxaan, tekki tubéy. (2,6,14)
Rather than arguing about a scrotal hernia, one should undo the pants.
Showing the proof puts an end to controversies.
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