Hello guys, it's good to be here once again. Yesterday I discussed about a particular proverb of the Yoruba culture, I also uploaded a video on YouTube on how you can learn the right pronunciation.
Yesterday's proverb was all about warning or persuasion of someone to reveal his/her problem to a close one. However, today I've moved on to another category, and this one is about money.
Have you ever been in a situation where you borrow out some funds with a promise to be paid back at a certain time? In such situation, there have been lots of failed promises which had led many individuals into various disputes, disagreements, quarrel, fighting etc. I've been in such situation, but I just let go and avoid any quarrel between me and the person. This was an easy decision for me because the money is something I can make within a week, so there wasn't any point dragging issues for just little sum.
However, The above explanation is what today's proverb is all about. Below is the Yoruba proverb for the day:
Proverb:
Ọrùn kúkurú ni a fi ń yá owó, ọrùn gígùn ni a fi ń san án.
Learn the pronunciation here:
Translation:
One's neck is usually short when one wants to borrow money, but one's neck becomes elongated when it is time to pay back.
Meaning:
It is the custom in Yoruba land that a person who wants to borrow money goes to the lender with great humility. The borrower literally begs and sometimes prostrates before the lender.
At this time his neck becomes contracted, looking very short. However, when it is time to pay as promised, the borrower keep postponing the date of payment.
After a number of approaches by the lender, the borrower stands straight at full height and shouts at the lender with this neck fully stretched, saying after all, how much is the money on which you will not allow me to rest? This proverb is used to warn people who become recalcitrant against their benefactors or mentors.
Many people in high positions today may forget about their humble submission to mentors in the earlier days of their careers. In all way round, this attitude is wrong, and it isn't the kind of behavior which is required to promote goodness.
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