19 quotes found
"What a person does is what they will reap. – Teaches accountability; your actions have consequences."
"Greed leads to unexpected consequences. – Warning against selfishness and overreaching."
"If a person agrees, their determination leads the way. – Encourages commitment and persistence."
"People are recognized by their deeds, not their gender. – Character matters more than status or identity."
"When a child respects and uplifts their parent, they uplift themselves. – Highlights the importance of family respect."
"Knowledge alone is useless unless applied. – Wisdom must be put into action."
"Preparation is the key to success. – Success comes to those who prepare."
"Let everyone coexist peacefully and fairly. – Encourages harmony and fairness."
"Marriage comes with responsibilities it is not always easy. – A light-hearted lesson about family life."
"Wisdom is more valuable than wealth. – Intelligence and good judgment are priceless."
"Teach morals, respect and patience."
"Help resolve conflicts and guide decision-making."
"Preserve cultural knowledge in a simple, memorable way."
"Enhance storytelling, speeches and everyday conversation."
"The festival is a sacred moment of thanksgiving and cultural reaffirmation."
"It is not just a feast of yam; it is a reaffirmation of identity, unity, and continuity."
"The festival is traditionally instituted… as a way of thanking God for a successful farming season."
"The New Yam Festival… is a day of enjoyment after the cultivation season."
"It marks the end of food scarcity… and the beginning of a new year."