The King Of Proverbs Pete Edochie is plus 1
The king of Nigerian proverbs, Pete Edochie, is 71 today. It is almost impossible to know who Pete Edochie is especially in Nigeria. The veteran actor who rose to national prominence with his role in the NTA’s adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s,Things Fall Apart, is an embodiment of wisdom.
Often described as the African King Solomon, the ace broadcaster never fails to say a proverb when he talks. In fact, a lot of millennials refer to him as the king of “deep”.
As he clocks 71 today, we have compiled a list of Pete Edochie inspired quotes:
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) June 18, 2016
A diplomat is one who thinks twice before saying nothing.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) June 3, 2016
The frowning of a he-goat does not stop it from being priced.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) March 19, 2017
The cow in a hurry to go to America will come back as corned beef. Source: Twitter
A person who sells eggs should not start a fight in the market.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) March 19, 2017
If A Man Wants To Grow A Long Tooth, He Should Have The Lip To Cover it.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) March 19, 2017
Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) July 8, 2016
Those who are too smart— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) August 8, 2016
to engage in politics
are punished by being governed
by those who are dumber.
If you sell your father’s land to buy a trumpet where will you stand to blow it?— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) December 22, 2017
Girls are like mangoes. While you are waiting for them to ripen, others are eating them with salt.
The death of a lion cannot be announced by a goat.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) July 2, 2016
If you sell a drum in your own village, you get the money and keep the sound.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie)September 28, 2016
People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That is why we recommend it daily.
And those who were seen dancing, were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.— Pete Edochie Proverb (@Pete_Edochie) August 28, 2016
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