Let these African Proverbs encourage and inspire you. These proverbs orginated from Africa and are full of wisdom. Many of
them are short but contain wisdom that can be applied to daily life. They
have provide motivation and guidance to many over the years. You may
find yourself thinking about the short sentence only to realize the truth
that so few words can mean.
A cutting word is worse than a bowstring, a cut may heal,
but the cut of the tongue does not.
African Proverb
If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.
African Proverb
Don't set sail on someone else's star.
African Proverb
There are no shortcuts to the top of the palm tree.
African Proverb
When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well,
but few will be ready to go down after it.
African Proverb
For tomorrow belongs to the people who
prepare for it today.
African Proverb
Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand.
African Proverb
Being happy is better than being king.
African Proverb
To try and to fail is not laziness.
African Proverb
If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
African Proverb
A person with too much ambition cannot sleep in peace.
African Proverb
Even the best
dancer on the stage must retire sometime.
African Proverb
A good deed is something one returns.
African Proverb
Those who accomplish great things pay attention to little ones.
African Proverb
Ugliness with a good character is better than beauty.
African Proverb
The laughter of a child lights up the house.
African Proverb
Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.
African Proverb