Can one person know everything? In the African Folklore story of The Man Who Knew Everything, Nyeri learns a valuable lesson.
The Man Who Knew Everything African Folklore Story
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Can a single person know everything? |
One
day King Mwangi has a big gathering to talk with the elders of the village. Nyeri
also finds fault in what the King says at every turn. King Mwangi says to Nyeri,
"My friend, when a stranger comes to a town and the people are dancing, he
should learn the step before joining in, otherwise he will spoil the
dance."