1. One does not simply plant seeds and expects yams.

 

2. One does not simply disobey the oracle.

 

3. One does not simply build a man’s obi.

 

4. A small bird, does not always stay small.

 

5. A strong man feeds on shells but a weak man feeds on the nut.

 

6. One who hides in the shadow of his father will only end up in darkness.

 

7. The man himself, is his own mortal enemy.

 

8. Only an ignorant man will try to change the destroyed. So will a foolish man.

 

9. Do not blame the past for it cannot dictate one’s actions, blame yourself.

 

10. One who does not expect cannot be disappointed.