Proverb in the local language
Iwa ni orisa; bi a ba ti hu u si ni ifi gbe 'ni.
Good manners and God
Proverb's direct translation
Good character is a deity; it favours one as it is exhibited.
Proverb's meaning
If you have good character, you will benefit from it.
From: Yoruba
General comments
The Yoruba are mainly found in Nigeria and Benin in West Africa.
