Famous Proverbs
2188 Proverbs about Africa / Page 191
1901.
When you lose on the drum-beating if the gods, you lose on the rhythm and pace of life.1902.
When you plant a yam it produces another yam.1903.
When you see a rat running in a fire then what it's running away from is hotter than fire.1904.
When you're a stranger in a land, if good comes to it may you have you share and if bad comes let it go to the owners of the land who know what gods should be appeased.1905.
When you're undressed then you're ready for anything.1906.
When your friend gives your wife an expensive present, it's time to get suspicious.1907.
When your house is on fire you don't choose who to help you put out the fire.1908.
When your leg is sinking your whole body should fill it.1909.
When your opponents are you're friends there must be problems ahead.1910.
Whenever lightening strikes, everyone runs to cover his or her own head.