Woforo dua pa a na yɛpia wo.

“When you climb a good tree, you are given a push.”

People rally to support those pursuing a worthy or honest goal.

Praye, sɛ woyi baako a na ebu; wɔkabom a emmu.

“Take one broom straw away and it breaks; bound together, they do not break.”

Individuals are fragile alone, but united they gain strength.

Nsateaa nyinaa nnyɛ pɛ.

“All fingers are not the same.”

People differ in ability and character, and each has their own worth.

Obi nkyerɛ akwadaa Nyame.

“Nobody teaches a child who God is.”

Awareness of a higher power is considered innate, not something that must be taught.

Ɔkɔtɔ nwo anomaa.

“A crab does not give birth to a bird.”

Children naturally resemble their parents in character as well as appearance.

Aboa bi bɛka wo a, ofiri wo ntoma mu.

“If an animal is going to bite you, it hides within your own cloth.”

The greatest harm often comes from those closest to you, not from strangers.