Every culture has its own collection of wisdom proverbs or sayings, which are typically single words that are passed down from generation to generation.
While the knowledge conveyed by these sayings varies by language, culture, and region, the wisdom they communicate is universal. Inspirational sayings abound across Africa, and many of them provide fascinating insights into the diverse and varied cultures that inspired them. Here are a few of our favorite African sayings:
1. “Teeth do not notice poverty”
Even in the face of adversity, humans manage to find something to smile about.
2. “Only a fool uses both feet to test the depth of a river.”
Don’t go into a situation without first considering the ramifications.
3.”Look where you slipped, not where you feel.”
Rather than obsessing on your blunder, consider what led you to do it.
4.”Cutting up an elephant in your path into small pieces is the best way to consume him.”
The easiest method to address a problem is to break it down into manageable chunks.
5. “He who does not know one thing knows another,” says number five.
Although no one can know everything, everyone can learn something.
6. “Rain beats the leopard’s skin, but it doesn’t wash away the spots,” says number six.
You can’t change another person’s personality no matter how hard you try. It’s tough to change other people’s minds about you if you behave improperly and earn a negative reputation, no matter how many nice deeds you do.
7.”Your rage will not roast yams, no matter how hot it is.”
While anger might motivate you to take positive action that may help you address a problem, getting angry itself does nothing.
8. “No game is killed by a roaring lion.”
Nothing is gained by sitting around and chatting about something. The proverb also means that you should work quietly toward your goals rather than prematurely talking about your accomplishments.
9.”Do not refer to the forest that protects you as a jungle.”
Respect or ridicule someone who bears your problems and duties with you or who looks after you.
10 “Rain does not fall on just one roof.”
Trouble doesn’t care who you are. It happens to everyone at some point in their lives.
11.”When the head is chopped off, ears that do not listen to instruction join it.”
Those who refuse to listen to advise will bear the consequences.
12. “Not everyone who chased the zebra caught it, but whoever caught it chased it.”
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