2049 Famous African Proverbs

Famous Proverbs / African Proverbs

471. Do not speak badly of a crocodile when your leg is in the river.
472. Do not speak of a rhinoceros if there is no tree nearby.
473. Do not step on the dog's tail, and he will not bite you.
474. Do not tell the man carrying you that he stinks.
475. Do not tell the man who is carrying you that he stinks.
476. Do not throw away the oars before the boat reaches the shore.
477. Do not try to fight a lion if you are not one yourself.
478. Do not walk behind us, we may not lead; do not walk in front of us, we may not follow; walk besides us, so that we may guide each other.
479. Do something at its right time, and peace will accompany it.
480. Don't admire the flying bird before you know the pain of flapping.

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