Ani Bere A Enso Gya

The meaning and philosophical significance of Ani Bere A Enso Gya

Ani Bere A Enso Gya is an Akan proverb which means “No matter how red-eyed one becomes (i.e. how serious one becomes), his eyes do not spark flames.” It is a symbol of patience, self-containment, self-discipline, and self-control.

References

1. The meaning of the symbol was taken from The Adinkra Dictionary by W. Bruce Willis.
2. The image of the symbol was taken from http://adinkra.lassanay.net/.

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