THE WHISPERING POET: An Anthology Of Igbo & Other Proverbs

Ilu bụ ịnyịnya nke asụsụ Igbo, ya mere ọbụrụ na eziokwu na-efu efu, anyi ga-eji ilu Igbo chọta ya
Proverbs are the horses of the Igbo language, so if the truth goes missing, we use Igbo Proverbs to find it.

In this sphere known as Igbo philosophy, each maxim acts as raw material for the general advancement of metaphysical reflection. Thus, it becomes glaringly obvious that these ancient Proverbs play a critical role in serving as perpetual escorts to the Igbo viewpoint, in her desperate search for contextual truth!
This captivating assemblage represents the first major exhibition of historical Proverbs of Igbo origin; alongside Proverbs from around the world. The Igbo view Proverbs as a cherished patrimony bequeathed them by wise ancestors who used concise verities to teach their progeny. Ultimately, this Encyclopaedia contributes to the general debate on the genesis, the efficacy, and the relevance of modern Igbo and other Proverbs, including their handouts, not just to the West African subregion, but to all humankind.