Some African Wise Sayings.

                   Some African Wise Sayings

African societies are reputed with wisdom which are embedded in their traditions, folklores, proverbs, witty sayings, epigrams and songs. According to Chinua Achebe in his well known book and page-turner "Things Fall Apart" proverbs are like palm oil with which an Ibo man eats yam. 

I'm privileged to come across some wise sayings from some African countries on Facebook. They are full of wisdom, philosophical and thought-provoking.

1. Ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land. (Ghana)

2. If a man is born in a stable, he does not become a horse, but if he lives long in the stable, he will behave like a horse. (Ethiopia)

3. A bee can never be as sweet as honey no matter how long it stays in the beehive. (Gambia)

4.  The size of a chicken does not lie in its feathers. (South Africa)

5. A chameleon may change its color, but it does not change its naturenature. ( Kenya)

6. If you tell a fool a proverb, he will ask you to explain it. (Zambia)

7. Make some money, but don't let money make you. (Tanzania)

8.  The young goat that rushes to eat leaves will one day swallow prickly caterpillars. (Nigeria)

9. He who is able to run from his own shadow can only communicate with the dead. (Namibia)

10. If a fish refuses to open its mouth, it doesn't get caught. TogoYou should not beat your chest with someone else’ hands. (Cameroon)

11. When a rat laughs at a dog, its hole is nearby. (Nigeria)

12 . He who is surrounded by enemies should learn to sleep with one eye open. (Nigeria)

Due credit to the unknown netizen who posted it on Facebook. 

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