"The woman is the root of all good and al..." - Congolese Proverb

“The woman is the root of all good and all evil in the home.”

- Congolesefamily

Meaning

Women's influence on the household is central and decisive; the home's character flows from the mother.

Kongo matrilineal traditions recognize women as the foundation of household order. A mother's character defines the entire family's trajectory.

Origin

Congolese

Language

Kikongo

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

Ghanaian

“A home without a woman is like a barn without cattle.”

Ethiopian

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