More African proverbs
A mother cannot give birth to something bigger than herself.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb Only a fool tests the depth of a river with no feet.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb When a bitter woman takes over the house, the family she rules is doomed.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb The earth is a beehive, we all enter by the same door.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb A wise man fills his head before emptying his mouth.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb One who loves the vase, loves also what is inside.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb A feeble effort will not fulfill the self.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb He who does not know one thing knows another
African ProverbAfrican Proverb If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do no harm.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb When one is in love, a mountain top becomes a flat field.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb It is difficult for two long-nosed lovers to kiss.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb No person is born great. Great people become great when others are sleeping.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb It is better to be loved than to be feared.
African ProverbAfrican Proverb True love means what’s mine is yours.
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We were dirt poor but we had each other. We didn’t need much to have a lot.
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Always show kindness and love to others. Your words might be filling the empty places in someone else heart.
Alexander KandovAlexander Kandov One quick sip of your memory I let it slip, and I go on without you.
Emma SchippersEmma Schippers If the scars on my heart were visible to the naked eye, maybe you’d think twice about inflicting more.
Laura Natoli-KearneyLaura Natoli-Kearney I am getting better at forgetting you. I am slowly but steadily learning the art of forgetting you.
Juana GarciaJuana Garcia Paper and pen petrify me, for they pierce right through me, drawing deep blue blood, leaving me utterly cold.
Shreya JoshiShreya Joshi Spend time with people who get excited over even the smallest victories you earn.
Sonia SabnisSonia Sabnis I wonder if you were the poison or the antidote.
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