Taiwo Jemimah

African Proverb

Taiwo Jemimah
@taiwojemimah

9 months ago

"The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.

This proverb speaks to the importance of community and belonging. It suggests that when someone feels isolated and excluded, they may lash out in destructive ways just to feel connected.

The proverb emphasizes the need for everyone to feel accepted and supported by their community.

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Newyork Nerd Emmanuel Taiwo Uche uzodinma Taiwo Jemimah

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Emmanuel Taiwo @emmanueltaiwo863879
This reminds me of the legendary Chinua Achebe and also Pete Edochie. They are too versed in these proverbs. Do you have any Chinua Achebe books that you can share with me?
9 months ago

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Emmanuel Taiwo @emmanueltaiwo863879
This reminds me of the legendary Chinua Achebe and also Pete Edochie. They are too versed in these proverbs. Do you have any Chinua Achebe books that you can share with me?
9 months ago

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morgan omotayo @omotayomorgan
This is a whole new level of deep. Thank you for this. Am upVoting this.
9 months ago