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When Husband and Wife are in Harmony

Nigerian Igbo proverb when husband and wife are in harmony, one piece of yam is enough for their food teaches us that by watering the seeds of kindness and cooperation, you can plant togetherness which will bring peace to your heart and home.


When husband and wife are in harmony, one piece of yam is enough for their food. Nigerian Igbo proverb
Peace, love, and harmony

When husband and wife are in harmony, one piece of yam is enough for their food. ~ Nigerian Igbo proverb 



Interesting African Harmony Proverbs About Proverbs.

The proverb is the encapsulated expression of a successful ancestral tradition.

Proverbs are children of experience.

Proverbs are the wisdom of the home.

A wise man who knows proverbs reconciles difficulties.

The proverb does not lie.

Proverbs make a husband wise.

He who does not listen to the proverb remains begging for help.

Proverbs are like butterflies, some are caught, and some fly away.

In proverbs, the conscience of the people sits in judgment.

Proverbs are the wisdom of the ages.
He who does not listen to the proverb remains begging for help.

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<br><br>African proverb friendship quote to live by
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