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Words to the Wise: A Collection of African Proverbs

Words to the Wise: A Collection of African Proverbs

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The proverbs in this collection express the timeless wit and wisdom of the African continent. The book covers universal themes such as love, hate, war, peace, beauty and old age. Throughout, the proverbs reflect a deep sense of humanity and a lively humour.

EXAMPLES OF SOME OF THE PROVERBS:

Boasting and a male cannot be separated. Maasai of East Africa

It is better to be loved than feared. Senegal

If we stand tall it is because we stand on the backs of those who came before us. Yoruba of Nigeria

If you can walk you can dance; if you can talk you can sing. Zimbabwe

Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding the river. Madagascar

Where elephants fight, it is the reeds that get hurt. Swahili of East Africa

 

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