"Too much palm oil spoils the soup." - Nigerian Proverb

“Too much palm oil spoils the soup.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

Excess of even good things becomes harmful; moderation is essential.

Igbo cooking revolves around palm oil, but too much ruins any dish. The proverb extends to wealth, power, and indulgence.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Igbo

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