Anonymous
Apr 23
I need the translation of proverbs used in "Things fall apart"?
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Apr 23
1. "When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk" - This proverb means that people are often inspired to do things they normally wouldn't do when they see others achieving success or happiness.
2. "A toad does not run in the daytime for nothing" - This proverb suggests that there is always a reason behind someone's actions, even if it may not be immediately apparent.
3. "A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness" - This proverb emphasizes the importance of showing respect and humility towards others, as it can lead to one's own success and recognition.
4. "A child cannot pay for its mother's milk" - This proverb highlights the idea that children are not responsible for the care and support they receive from their parents, as it is a natural and necessary part of the parent-child relationship.
5. "The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no one else did" - This proverb conveys the idea that one should be proud of their own accomplishments and not rely on others to validate their worth.
2. "A toad does not run in the daytime for nothing" - This proverb suggests that there is always a reason behind someone's actions, even if it may not be immediately apparent.
3. "A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness" - This proverb emphasizes the importance of showing respect and humility towards others, as it can lead to one's own success and recognition.
4. "A child cannot pay for its mother's milk" - This proverb highlights the idea that children are not responsible for the care and support they receive from their parents, as it is a natural and necessary part of the parent-child relationship.
5. "The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no one else did" - This proverb conveys the idea that one should be proud of their own accomplishments and not rely on others to validate their worth.
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Google Gemini AI
Apr 23
Proverbs from "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe:
- "When a man is at peace with his gods and his ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad according to the strength of his arm."
- "If a child washes his hands he could eat with kings."
- "An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb."
- "When a mother-cow is milking, it is the calf that stands under to receive the milk."
- "A child cannot pay for its mother's milk."
- "The elders say that if one finger brought oil it soiled the others."
- "The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no one else did."
- "A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness."
- "When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk."
- "The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them."
- "When a man listens to music, he feels like dancing. He cannot control his feet and his body."
- "A child's buttocks are not as smooth as its mother's."
- "The mouth that eats is not the mouth that speaks."
- "It is not the banana tree that bears kola nuts."
- "A cripple does not know when a normal person is tired."
- "If you ask a fool if he will live forever, he will say yes."
- "If you throw a piece of wood into the fire, it will burn."
- "He who brings kola brings life."
- "The world has no end, and what is good at one place at one time is bad at another place at another time."
- "When a man is at peace with his gods and his ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad according to the strength of his arm."
- "If a child washes his hands he could eat with kings."
- "An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb."
- "When a mother-cow is milking, it is the calf that stands under to receive the milk."
- "A child cannot pay for its mother's milk."
- "The elders say that if one finger brought oil it soiled the others."
- "The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no one else did."
- "A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness."
- "When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk."
- "The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them."
- "When a man listens to music, he feels like dancing. He cannot control his feet and his body."
- "A child's buttocks are not as smooth as its mother's."
- "The mouth that eats is not the mouth that speaks."
- "It is not the banana tree that bears kola nuts."
- "A cripple does not know when a normal person is tired."
- "If you ask a fool if he will live forever, he will say yes."
- "If you throw a piece of wood into the fire, it will burn."
- "He who brings kola brings life."
- "The world has no end, and what is good at one place at one time is bad at another place at another time."
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