According to many the wisdom of a culture is known by its proverbs, adages, maxims, etc. These precious words have been passed down through generations and form the very basis of human education. The languages of Africa have produced precious and inspiring proverbs that have a universal appeal.
Given here is a list of the some of the famous African proverbs from across the continent…
- It takes a village to raise a child.
- Great fires erupt from tiny sparks.
- The friends of our friends are our friends.
- No matter how full the river, it still wants to grow.
- Don't insult the crocodile until you cross the water.
- Love is like a baby: it needs to be treated tenderly.
- Little by little grow the bananas.
- Rats don't dance in the cat's doorway.
- Great events may stem from words of no importance.
- Wood already touched by fire is not hard to set alight.
- A hippopotamus can be made invisible in dark water.
- No matter how long the night, the day is sure to come.
- God is a great eye. He sees everything in the world.
- When an enemy digs a grave for you, God gives you an emergency exit.
- When the bag tears, the shoulders get to rest.