“It is the calm, silent water that drowns a man.”

Quiet, unassuming appearances can hide the greatest danger.

“However long the night, the day is sure to come.”

No matter how hard times become, better days will eventually arrive.

“A single bracelet does not jingle.”

A person acting alone cannot achieve what a united group can.

“The kola nut does not lie.”

A gift or gesture offered in sincerity, like the ceremonial kola nut, reveals true intention.

“A river that forgets its source will soon run dry.”

A person who forgets their origins and family loses their strength.

“When the drum's rhythm changes, the dancer's feet must follow.”

Wise people adapt quickly when circumstances shift.