"The hand that feeds the family is the ha..." - Igbo Proverb

“The hand that feeds the family is the hand that rules it.”

- Igbofamily

Meaning

The provider in a family wields significant influence and authority.

Igbo family economics tie provision to decision-making authority. The primary earner commands respect and influence.

Origin

Igbo

Language

Igbo

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Ethiopian

“The mother is gold, the father is a mirror.”

Ghanaian

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