Words of wisdom from
some of the extensive collection of Chic African Culture African proverbs will
encourage and inspire you. Our top 5 favorite African proverbs will give you
ancestral insight from the African motherland.
5 inspiring African proverbs
African proverbs are the color and spirit of the African language.
The dog's bark is not might, but fright. - African Proverb
By Chic African Culture Wisdom of Africa Aug 08, 2017
Quiet people are thinkers; in fact, they tend to overthink a particular situation. The dog's bark is not might, but fright African proverb explains people who are quiet may not be afraid, but intensely thinking.
When a home is burnt down the rebuilt home is more beautiful. –Zulu Proverb
By Chic African Culture Wisdom of Africa Aug 08, 2017
This African proverb shows us that there is an all-knowing being greater and wiser than ourselves.
Eggs cannot teach a hen ~ African Proverb
By Chic African Culture Wisdom of Africa Aug 08, 2017
Eggs can not teach a hen African Proverb demonstrates the need for children to be respectful to the wisdom of adults.
To live a long time is to see much. ~ African proverb
By Chic African Culture Wisdom of Africa Aug 08, 2017
Older people still have much to offer, the knowledge and experience of a lifetime working and the wisdom that comes with age and experience.
The patient person eats ripe fruit. ~ African proverb
By Chic African Culture Wisdom of Africa Aug 08, 2017
Although many people are naturally patient, the rest of us need to practice patience for it to become a habit.
What do proverbs do
A proverb is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. Proverb teach us about life with small understandable Ah- Ha moments.
African Proverbs
