Life lessons
Cameroonian proverbs
Cameroon is slightly
larger than the US state of California with a large youth population, more than
60% under the age of 25. Despite its youth, Cameroonians believe ancestral
proverbs are the expression of ancestors that contain time-tested wisdom, truth,
lessons, and advice.
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| Going for a walk in Cameroon |
Life lessons Cameroonian proverbs
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| Selling food in Cameroon |
Life lessons Cameroonian proverbs
The one who travels knows more than the one who studies.
The weight of
something is felt by the one carrying it.
A chicken is heavy
when the journey is long.
A person that does
not listen to advice will be left alone to find their own solution to where
they are going.
A child who is
destined to lead will walk with his ancestors.
Never spoil the air
where you sleep.
A village is good
when one is passing by.
A flexible hand
cannot easily break.
A lion that wants to
eat you does not look at your size.
The sweetness of
something depends on the eater.
A man turns in his
bed but not on his words.
A lazy man has the
energy to eat but not to work.
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| A child who is destined to lead will walk with his ancestors. |
