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The words of the elders are the words of God.
- Ethiopianwisdom
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Meaning

Elder wisdom is sacred and should be treated with reverence.

Cultural Context

Ethiopian Orthodox and traditional beliefs hold elder speech as divinely inspired. Disrespecting elder counsel is considered sacrilege.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

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