NIGERIA PROVERBS

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1. A cock stands with one leg in a new compound
   Surface meaning: when a cock gets to a new place he doesn't know anybody and nobody knows him, so he is not sure if he will be welcomed or chased out so he decides to trade carefully with one leg.
   Deep Meaning:
   It is wise that when you get to a new environment, don't feel too confident and relaxed, until you have gained the trust of the people and until you are acknowledged.

2. The chameleon changes to comply or compare
   Surface meaning: when a chameleon gets to an environment he changes either to compare if his skin was better off in that new environment or in the old one or to comply that is to fit into the environment to avoid being spotted out.
   Deep meaning:
   Don't be surprised when a dubious person changes, he's either looking for a comfortable place or trying to join the crowd, to avoid being spotted out or rejected.

3. No matter what you tell a mad man, he will still murmur
   Surface meaning: A mad man doesn't care about what u have to tell him, he will always do what he wants to do.
   Deep meaning: No matter what u tell a fool, he will feel you are insulting him.

4. The cock of a poor man is his cow
   Deep meaning: A poor man values the little he has, as though it is a big thing.

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