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Home Features African Proverbs Featured African Proverbs: November 2011

Kani Saburi Ayubu July 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

Featured African Proverbs: November 2011

African Proverb: A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness

“A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness.” – African Proverb


African Proverb: Do not correct with a strike that which can be taught with a kiss

“Do not correct with a strike that which can be taught with a kiss.” – Moroccan Proverb


African Proverb: Advise and counsel him; if he does not listen, let adversity teach him

“Advise and counsel him; if he does not listen, let adversity teach him.” – Ethiopian Proverb


African Proverb: Don't insult the crocodile until you cross the water

“Don’t insult the crocodile until you cross the water.” – West African Proverb


African Proverb: Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter

“Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter” – Nigerian Proberb (Igbo Ethnic Group)

Kani Saburi Ayubu

July 28, 2012

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