The Sayings of the wise

The Sayings of the wise

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Publisher: Marshall Press

Authors: Anietie Akpabio

Publish Year: 2004

Pages: 62

ISBN10: B-4-016-258

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Ibibio proverbs express truths about life and
they arc based on experience and wisdom. They
embody advice, warning, reproach, fate and rules of
conduct towards elders, strangers and relations.
Some Ibibio proverbs express philosophical
thoughts. The saying ayara adia Abasi abat isua is a
clear recognition of God as the Supreme Being and
the controller of man's fate. The Ibibios believe
that the spirit of man does not die. The saying
Ekpo akpa enyin. ikpaba utor) is based on this fact.