Ajàká ni wọ́n ńkó ilé ọlà tó ọ̀rọ̀ bàjẹ́.

(It takes the collective to rebuild a damaged house.)

- Community and unity are essential to solving problems.

Ẹnìkan kì í jẹ́ kó pọ̀.

(One person cannot eat all and expect it to last.)

- Sharing is necessary for abundance and sustainability.

Ohun tí a bá fi ọwọ́ ṣe ni ọwọ́ ńgbé.

(Whatever is done with one's hands is what will uplift one.)

- Hard work and effort lead to success.

Ẹní tó bá ní sùúrù ní yóò jẹ iyìn.

(The patient person will be praised.)

- Patience is a virtue that brings reward and honor.

A kì í fi ìmọ̀ ṣòfò.

(We do not waste wisdom.)

- Wisdom should be used judiciously and not squandered.

Alápatà ò ní jẹ ẹran lóòjọ́ rẹ̀.

(The butcher will not eat meat all his days.)

- A person’s effort may not always yield personal gain; balance is key.

Ìgbà gbogbo ni t'ẹnìkan.

(Every time belongs to someone.)

- Everyone has their moment of opportunity or success; life is cyclical.

Kìí ṣe gbogbo òkúta tó ńlá ló ńlá.

(Not all large stones are heavy.)

- Things are not always what they seem; don’t judge by appearances.

Ọ̀rọ̀ ní ńdá s'ẹ́gbẹ́.

(Words are what create enemies.)

- Be mindful of what you say, as words can create conflicts.

Ẹnu là ńfì ńsè wà, a kì í f'ẹnu ṣ'àjẹ.

(The mouth is for speaking, not for gossiping.)

- Use your words wisely and not for harmful purposes.