Africa Teaches
AFRICAN PROVERBS
The one who tells the truth never makes a mistake. – Shawili proverb
A friend is like a water spring during a long journey. – Kikuyu proverb
A youngster who disrespects the elders is like a tree with no roots. – Ntomba proverb
One shows more wisdom listening than talking. – Kikuyu proverb
In union there is strength. – Igbo proverb
He who listens to the voice of the elder is like a strong tree; he who covers his ears is like a branch in the wind. – Masai proverb
You’d never erase the footprints of two people who walk together. – Congolese proverb
Remember: If there is thunder, a rainbow always follows. – Kikuyu proverb
If the herd stays together, the lion will go to bed hungry. – African proverb
The drums of war are drums of hunger. – South African proverb
The river is made up of small streams. – Bateke proverb
The sweetness of the world lies in human existence and relationships. – Igbo proverb