An oil lamp feels proud to give light even though it wears itself away.
More Nigerian Proverbs:
If you have one finger pointing at somebody, you have three pointing towards yourself.Nigerian
A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
Nigerian
A snake which escapes fills a basket.
Nigerian
A snake which escapes fills a basket.
Nigerian
When a fowl gets to a new town, it stands on one leg until it knows that it is a town where people stand on their two legs.
Nigerian
It is the fear of offence that makes men swallow poison.
Nigerian