Proverb Monday, #49

Proverb: Wonnim asa a, na wose atwene nyε dε.
Meaning: If you don't know how to dance, you would say the drums (beats) aren't interesting.
Context: Sour grapes
No. 4383 in Bu me Bε by Peggy Appiah et al.

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  1. Delalorm25 November 2011 at 18:03

    I love this proverb. Our elders were literate in more ways than we are willing to admit!

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  2. ImageNations26 November 2011 at 11:32

    We hardly give them credit, but theirs is wisdom obtained from keen observation.

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