Lugbara proverbs

Lugbara refer to proverbs as E'yo O'beza; O'be literally means 'to persuade' hence 'words to persuade'.

A

 * Aparaka ma tibi agobi.
 * Translation: Unseriousness eats pumpkin leaves.
 * Meaning: Frivolity is a bad thing (A careless person misses out on good things).

O

 * Odrukudru alu ini yi mile woro.
 * Translation: One frog spoilt all the water.
 * Meaning: One person's mistake can lead to the suffering of many.
 * English equivalent: One rotten tomato spoils the rest.