Generally, proverbs are the wisdom of our elders which are passed down from generation to generations. These motivational African parables a...
Generally, proverbs are the wisdom of our elders which are passed down from generation to generations. These motivational African parables and African words of wisdom for family and friends form parts of the wise counsel that comes with it good advice for a better daily living.
Motivational African Parables And African Words Of Wisdom
[1]. The screaming of a chicken when its child is taken away by the Kite, it’s not that the Kite will release it but is to tell the world what has happened.
[2]. Just as the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom is also like; the day a man starts thinking that all his achievement in life is by his effort, is the beginning of his downfall.
[3]. If the owner of the house abandons his plastic a stranger would come in and breaks it. Protect what you have.
[4]. A bush does not sway this way or that way unless there is wind. The toad may like water but not when the water is boiling.
[5]. A wise child starts asking for the whereabouts of his father when visitors’ suddenly starts showering him with biscuits and sweet in their compound.
[6]. The chameleon was asked, how can you enter new territories unnoticed, he said, I just change my colour.
[7]. To those who knows the value of Kolanut; it lasts in their mouth.
[8]. Those who like acquiring too much wealth always end up raising children that like disposing off their wealth.
[9]. What an elder see seating down, even if a child climbs an Iroko tree he will not see it.
[10]. A youth who does not cultivate friendship with an elderly person is like a tree without root just passing by.
[11]. A man’s success and glorious future is a reward for his hardwork and previous effort. So always strive to be successful.
[12]. The small opportunity giving to the monkey to wear clothes does not guarantee him to join the dining table.
[13]. Love is the only way to kill envy.
[14]. Life has no meaning if all we do is demand applause from others instead of giving them what we feel we need.
[15]. Keep quiet listen why people talk. Accept the fool they will likely call you but don't let your praying corner become cold.
[16]. If you want to lose weight, you don't need exercise or diet, just fall in love with the wrong person.
[17]. Two good heads cannot make a wrong.
[18]. When the rain falls, it doesn't fall on the roof of one man alone. It falls on the roof of the good and the bad alike.
[19]. No matter how tall an Iroko tree can be, it doesn't mean it will touch the sky.
[20]. There are three enemies to personal race. Regret over yesterday mistake, ingratitude for today's blessings and anxiety over tomorrow’s problems.
[21]. Never fight a man under grace because the grace he carries will disgrace you.
[22]. No African girl will choose Six packs over six cars. So my sons stop the gym and work hard.
[23]. Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes.
[24]. The death of a lion cannot be announced by a goat.
[25]. When one’s goat gets missing, the aroma of a neighbor’s soup gets suspicious.
[26]. The future belongs to the risk taker not the comfort seekers.
[27]. The words of the elders do not lock all the doors; they leave the right door open.
[28]. A deaf husband and a blind wife are always a happy couple.
[29]. Coca-Cola only sold 25 bottles the first year but kept going. Never give up.
[30]. Let not what you cannot do tear you from what you can do.
Motivational African Parables And African Words Of Wisdom
[1]. The screaming of a chicken when its child is taken away by the Kite, it’s not that the Kite will release it but is to tell the world what has happened.
[2]. Just as the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom is also like; the day a man starts thinking that all his achievement in life is by his effort, is the beginning of his downfall.
[3]. If the owner of the house abandons his plastic a stranger would come in and breaks it. Protect what you have.
[4]. A bush does not sway this way or that way unless there is wind. The toad may like water but not when the water is boiling.
[5]. A wise child starts asking for the whereabouts of his father when visitors’ suddenly starts showering him with biscuits and sweet in their compound.
[6]. The chameleon was asked, how can you enter new territories unnoticed, he said, I just change my colour.
[7]. To those who knows the value of Kolanut; it lasts in their mouth.
[8]. Those who like acquiring too much wealth always end up raising children that like disposing off their wealth.
[9]. What an elder see seating down, even if a child climbs an Iroko tree he will not see it.
[10]. A youth who does not cultivate friendship with an elderly person is like a tree without root just passing by.
[11]. A man’s success and glorious future is a reward for his hardwork and previous effort. So always strive to be successful.
[12]. The small opportunity giving to the monkey to wear clothes does not guarantee him to join the dining table.
[13]. Love is the only way to kill envy.
[14]. Life has no meaning if all we do is demand applause from others instead of giving them what we feel we need.
[15]. Keep quiet listen why people talk. Accept the fool they will likely call you but don't let your praying corner become cold.
[16]. If you want to lose weight, you don't need exercise or diet, just fall in love with the wrong person.
[17]. Two good heads cannot make a wrong.
[18]. When the rain falls, it doesn't fall on the roof of one man alone. It falls on the roof of the good and the bad alike.
[19]. No matter how tall an Iroko tree can be, it doesn't mean it will touch the sky.
[20]. There are three enemies to personal race. Regret over yesterday mistake, ingratitude for today's blessings and anxiety over tomorrow’s problems.
[21]. Never fight a man under grace because the grace he carries will disgrace you.
[22]. No African girl will choose Six packs over six cars. So my sons stop the gym and work hard.
[23]. Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes.
[24]. The death of a lion cannot be announced by a goat.
[25]. When one’s goat gets missing, the aroma of a neighbor’s soup gets suspicious.
[26]. The future belongs to the risk taker not the comfort seekers.
[27]. The words of the elders do not lock all the doors; they leave the right door open.
[28]. A deaf husband and a blind wife are always a happy couple.
[29]. Coca-Cola only sold 25 bottles the first year but kept going. Never give up.
[30]. Let not what you cannot do tear you from what you can do.
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