African proverbs on being wise, humble and sensible. African Proverbs are one of the oldest wise sayings revered the world round. Proverbs teach us to worry less and love more, listen to good advice and take responsibility for our actions. African proverbs show us how to accept change and understand ourselves.
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| You become wise when you begin to run out of money ~ Ghanaian Proverb |
African proverbs on being wise, humble and sensible
Leading a race does not mean that you will win it. ~ Bemba Proverb
Optimism leads to riches and pessimism leads to poverty. ~
Kenyan Proverb
It is survival, not bravery that makes a man climb a thorny tree. ~ Ugandan Proverb
One cannot see oneself, a stone cannot push itself. ~ Boran
Proverb
If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom ~ Nigerian Proverb
A climbing plant with tendrils cannot grow on its own without
the support of a tree. ~ Oromia Proverb
Even the lion will eat grass if he is starving ~ Ndebele Proverb
You become wise when you begin to run out of money ~ Ghanaian Proverb
One should either
become a pillar or lean against one. ~ Kenyan Proverb
