African proverbs
African Proverbs152 proverbs“Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it.”
More African proverbs
No matter how beautiful and well crafted a coffin might look, it will not make anyone wish for death.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Don’t meddle with a family feud.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Having a good discussion is like having riches.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb When one is in love, a cliff becomes a meadow.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb However long the night, the dawn will break.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Even the lion protects himself against flies.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb A wise person will always find a way.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Love doesn’t rely on physical features.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Knowledge is a garden. If it isn’t cultivated, you can’t harvest it.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb If a woman doesn’t love you, she calls you brother.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Do not call a dog with a whip in your hand.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb One day in the life of a wise man is worth a fool’s entire life.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Wisdom does not come overnight.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb He who earns calamity, eats it with his family.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb He who digs a grave for his enemy might as well be digging one for himself.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb
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Someone rejected you does not mean you are not worthy. Maybe they can’t afford to be with you.
Jacklyn TysonJacklyn Tyson I will love you from afar it’s better this way because close up it hurts too much.
Melissa AndersonMelissa Anderson Maybe if you hold me tight, our love won’t be as shallow.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi Sometimes a person is in peace & in the piece at the same time.
Jessica CollinsJessica Collins Between day and night there was a moment of silence.
Frode GaslandFrode Gasland But doesn’t it hurt to feel so much and pretend not to?
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Admire your sweet way of glowing; your passionate way of flowing.
Ana SoulfulAna Soulful Darling, you are a warrior, for even though each day feels like a battle, you keep fighting and live on.
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