Proverb #131

“Ọkụkọ ebu na ekete amaghị na ụzọ ahịa dị anya.” 

Literally the proverb means 'The chicken or chickens being ferried to the market in a basket, do not quite realise how far or difficult the journey is ' - explaining that we all need the smooth sail in our life's endeavors. 

An alternative angle on this proverb is: One who finds that all things or most things are done for them, does not quite realise how lucky and blessed they are. As a result, such a person grows complacent and might tend to take a lot of things for granted. The Igbos have made this observation.

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Editorial:
Our photo of standing Chickens shows an open basket which does not quite convey the same
sense. For chickens in an actual basket being prepared for the market journey in a 'near
reality' or same sense of the proverb, See.
We are currently seeking permission to use that image here.

Contributed By Bob Oji Umuahia, Abia State.


Angles and Shades (Explications, Perspectives):
By Bob Oji, Kelechi Isiodu

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