My Congo journey deserved its own category: ordeal travel. No matter how long the night may be, the day is sure to come. Great job!! ~ Ibo Proverb (Nigeria), The betrothed of good is evil the betrothed of life is death the betrothed of love is divorce. Don’t cut off the monkey’s tail before it is dead. ~ Guinean Proverb, He is like a drum which makes a lot of noise but is hollow inside. At every turn I faced challenges, difficulties and threats when in the Congo.
~ Cameroonian Proverb [clickToTweet tweet=”Rain does not fall on one roof alone. Let him speak who has seen with his eyes.
~ Kenyan Proverb, A canoe does not know who the leader is when it turns over, everyone gets wet. ~ Samburu Proverb, A big fish is caught with big bait.
~ Somali Proverb, Misfortune of soup made of shanks and feet. I don't know how to make people care. This is great but you can check out Nigerian proverbs too- Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo proverbs. ~ Kenyan Proverb, One head alone does not go into council ~ Ghanaian Proverb, Birds sing not because they have answers but because they have songs. This language can be found in places such as Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to include some. ~ Congolese Proverb, God has created lands with lakes and rivers for man to live. ~ Zambian Proverb, Don’t fight a lion with a stick. ~ Masai Proverb, The roaring lion kills no prey ~ Nigerian Proverb, Even in the monastery there is occasion for song and merriment. ~ Ghanaian Proverb, Even the fiercest leader in the world is overcome by sleep. ~ Somali Proverb, If the wind blows, it enters every crevice.
A child who does not know a Medicine calls it Vegetables. He who is free of faults, will never die. ~ Zimbabwean Proverb”], What has horns must not be hid in a sack. Its discovery then had a strong influence on Braque, Matisse, and Picasso -- who subsequently kept African art objects in his studio until his death. Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas. Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas. ~ Buli Proverb, Where error gets to, correction cannot reach. ~ Kenyan Proverb, The one nearest to the enemy is the real leader ~ Ugandan Proverb, The hen pecks and wipes its beak. ~ African Proverb, Happiness requires something to do, something to love and something to hope for. Two birds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off. Also thanks for taking time to add a proverb not yet on this list! ~Ghanaian Proverb, A deaf ear is followed by death and an ear that listens is followed by blessings. ~ Egyptian Proverb, The more feathers a chicken has, the bigger it looks. ~ Buganda People of Uganda, Leadership comes from God ~ Kenyan Proverb, The friends of our friends are our friends. ~ Mozambican Proverb, One who relates with a corrupt person likewise gets corrupted. In 1877 he came down the great river as the first European ever to do so, declaring his hope that the Congo should become like `a torch to those who sought to do good'." ~ Ghanaian Proverb, When a fish rots, the head stinks first ~ Ghanaian Proverb, One foot isn’t enough to walk with. ~ Zinza People of Tanzania Great events may stem from words of no importance. ~ Zimbabwean Proverb, He who loves the vase loves also what is inside. ~ Bantu Proverb, Around a flowering tree there are many insects. Combien de citations de Proverbes congolais sont très connues ? ~ Kikuyu Proverb, Baboons do not go far from the place of their birth. ~ Ghanaian Proverb, The elephant does not limp when walking on thorns. ~ Ibo proverb [clickToTweet tweet=”Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food. ~ Chadian Proverb, There is no return, worse luck for could I return, I would foresee what has come into the country. This material may not be published without permission, rewritten or redistributed. Africa proverbs reflects everyday life experience and only the wise learn and benefit from it. ~ Kenyan Proverb, It is difficult for two long-nosed lovers to kiss. ~ African Proverb[clickToTweet tweet=”Rising early makes the road short. ~ Meru Proverb, The strong bull is overcome when it limps ~ Ethiopian Proverb, The eye cannot penetrate darkness. ~African Proverb, One fly does not provide for another ~ Xhosa Proverb, It is not the cook’s fault when the cassava turns out to be hard and tasteless. •Â No matter how long the night, the day is sure to come.
When the bee comes to your house, let her have beer; you may want to visit the bee's house some day. ~ Yoruba Proverb, All heads are the same, but not all thoughts are the same. Thank me later. ~ Maasai Proverb, We are what our thinking makes us. A Tutsi liked to warm himself by the fire someone else took the bull. ~Ghanaian Proverb, The brother or sister who does not respect the traditions of the elders will not be allowed to eat with the elders. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. ~ Maasai Proverb, Little by little grow the bananas. ~ Ugandan Proverb, The big game often appears when the hunter has given up the hunt for the day. ~ African proverb; If you want to go quickly, go alone. ~ Nigerian Proverb, Little by little the bird builds its nest. • I own a cow in heaven, but I cannot drink her milk. External link to Wikipedia page on the Republic of the Congo for further reading. African proverbs are great and deep to show us the way and offer solutions to issues. ~ Congolese Proverb, Pretend you are dead and you will see who really loves you. Wood may remain ten years in the water, but it will never become a crocodile. ~ Malagasy Proverb, If you think you have someone eating out of your hands, it is a good idea to count your fingers.