A Proverb From The Yoruba Culture! - 14/07/18
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.
I hope you have learnt something from this article concerning the Yoruba culture? If you like what you see and would love to see more, then vote and follow me for more updates.
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That is VERY interesting proverb. I can tell you that I have had to deal with long neck or two.
Generally speaking, I try to keep a short neck as possible. Suppose you can say there is a peculiar theology driving that.
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Wow! What a surprise. It's great to know you enjoyed the article, and I really appreciate the support you have given to me. I'm working on publishing more quality articles like this at 2 or 3 times a week depending on work schedule.
As for the proverb, it's obvious you have experienced such circumstance. What I have noticed is that, it is very difficult to change people freely. The best way to nurture the people is to apply a little force, although to others it may seem you're harsh or even wicked. Have you ever imagined why collaterals plus guarantors are being requested by most established firms in the world today? Of course you should know about it, another reason for these requirements is because most people can't be changed, serious, or focus except they have seen one or two dreaded conditions.
This discussion is a long one, and there are lots of stories I have heard/seen with so many long necks. My advice to friends is that, when lending a huge sum, ensure to apply a strong collateral. Or in the case where the person is a close one and conditioning them may seem too awful, then lend out what you can afford to give out freely.
The world is a good place with terrible people...
Thank you once again.
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