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The Meaning and Origin of the Popular Saying: Òwe Lẹṣin Ọ̀rọ̀…

The Meaning and Origin of the Popular Saying: Òwe Lẹṣin Ọ̀rọ̀…

by Babátúndé Pópóọlá | May 17, 2025 | Baba Onigba

In Yorùbá culture, proverbs (òwe) are more than just clever sayings, they are deep, symbolic expressions that carry the wisdom of generations. One of the most frequently quoted sayings about proverbs is: “Òwe lẹṣin ọ̀rọ̀, ọ̀rọ̀ lẹsin òwe”, meaning A...

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