"The ear that does not listen to advice w..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The ear that does not listen to advice will accompany the head to the executioner.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

Refusing to heed warnings leads to catastrophic consequences.

Igbo judicial traditions warn that stubbornness in the face of communal counsel invites disaster. The ear and head share their fate.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Igbo

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