“Ọ̀wọ́n là ńra ògo, ọ̀pọ̀ là ńra ọ̀bùn, iyekíye là ńra ìmẹ́lẹ́.”
English
Honor is always bought dear, filthiness cheap, and idleness at an indifferent price.
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