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Proverbs of African people are the index of our lives.
Proverbs from Africa contain the essence of moral truth and practical lesson; they are drawn from real life and are generally the fruit of philosophy grafted on the stem of experience.
African proverbs express the ageless wisdom of the African culture.
Those who derive fun watching lunatics, out to have one as a child or relation to know the pains of it.
A man who is trampled to death by an elephant is a man who is blind and deaf.
Don't look where you fell, but where you slipped.
One does not become great by claiming greatness.
Rain beats a leopard's skin, but it does not wash out the spots.
Clever sayings in the language of proverbs are passed down for generations in the African culture.
A fowl does not forget where it lays its eggs.
The fish that can see that its water is getting shallower, cannot be stranded.
The dog's bark is not might, but fright.
What forgets is the ax, but the tree that has been axed will never forget.
It is little by little that a bird builds its nest.
African traditions express wisdom in an interesting way through proverbs cherished throughout the world.
A loose tooth will not rest until it's pulled out.
Do a good deed and throw it into the sea.
Time never gets tired of running.
We are what our thinking makes us. A good swimmer is not safe against drowning.
Rich get richer
Survival of the Fattest, obese Europeans starving Africa
Survival of the Fattest is a sculpture of a small starving African man, carrying Lady Justice, a huge obese European woman who is a symbol of the rich world.
Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture
5-12-2016
Survival of the Fattest Meaning The copper statue Survival of the Fattest by Jens Galschiøt and Lars Calmar was created in 2002. The fat woman is holding a pair of scales as a symbol of justice however; she is
closing her eyes so the justice. Galschiot symbolized the woman as being blind, refusing to see the obvious
injustice. For the rich people of the world the main issue in life is that of overeating while people in the third world are dying every day from
hunger. The misery of imbalanced wealth distribution is creating floods of refugees. However the rich only want to preserve their privileges and take measures so harsh against the poor, they betray their morals …
It is easy to talk the talk and give advice African Proverb
African Proverb
It's easy to talk the talk and give advice on love, careers or even recycling on how things should be done. But, the person giving the advice does not act in a way that agrees with the advice they are giving. The proverb implies that a person should back up their talking with action.
It is easy to talk the talk and give advice
Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture
1-30-2015
Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes is a proverb used to call out hypocrites; people who are single but give advice on how to have a happy marriage, a person who is overweight supplying dieting tips, environmentalists who do not recycle, people on social media who want to show you how to become rich when they are poor, and politicians who send their children to private school while making speeches on the virtues of public school.
Hidden Agenda of Gift-Giving Definition of giving with an ulterior motive is …
Perfect South African Apricot Beef Curry RecipeSouth African beef curry recipe is a South African food recipe to share around the world while learning about South Africa rainbow nation food history and favorite recipes of Black African, Colored mixed race ancestry, White, and Indian.
South African Beef Curry RecipeWhen it comes to quick and satisfying slow cooker crockpot meals South African Apricot Beef Curry recipe is at the top of the African food dinner recipe list. Use your slow cooker for this simple South African Apricot Beef Curry recipe, it is full of apricot jam, spices and tender beef to serve with rice and grilled bread. How to Make Perfect South African Apricot Beef Curry Recipe
Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture By Chic African Culture African food recipe
South Africa food is one of the most diverse on the African continent. South African apricot beef curry is an easy delicious slow cooker dinner recipe to make on a weeknight. South African Apricot Bee…
Being African in America I have grown up learning about different ethnic cultures. My mother is a historian of African culture and history and her influence expanded my activities to several best-selling cookbooks, magazine columns, self-branded products, and a popular African culture and food blog.
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