African Proverbs

  1. Haraka haraka haina baraka. literally (Hurry hurry has no blessings) There are blessings in being patient. Don't rush things; do them well 2. Asiyesikia la mkuu huvunjika guu. literally (He who does not hear of the prince breaks his leg.) 3. A sheep cannot bleat in two different places at the same time One cannot be in two places at the same time.  4. Moyo wa kupenda hauna subira. literally (A heart deep in love has no patience) Love often makes people blind to reality. 5. Penye nia ipo njia. literally (Where there’s a will there’s a way) People who persevere eventually succeed 6. Even the night has ears. Always be careful of what you say, because you never know who is listening. 7. Everything has an end.  Problems don't last. They will eventually come to an end.  8. Mwenye pupa hadiriki kula tamu. literally (A hasty person misses the sweet things) There is no blessing in rushing things. 9. Heri kujikwa kidole kuliko ulimi. lit...

  1. By going and coming a bird builds its nest. We don't achieve anything, by sitting at one place. 2. It is the one who lives in the house who knows where the roof leaks Don't doubt what a person who knows a place better than you is saying. Advertisement: Boachsoft Landlord is an excellent landlord software . Boachsoft Lowrider is an excellent work order and repair shop management software .

  1. Ukukhula kukubona izinto. literally (To grow is to see things.) One grows through experience. 2. He who is bitten by the snake fears the earthworm It is okay to be extra careful, especially after you have had a series of disappointments.  3. Isiqhelo siyayoyisa ingqondo. literally (Habit defeats the mind) As humans we are creatures of habit, once you get used to doing something it becomes hard to change, even if your mind wants to. 4. You cannot beat a drum with one finger You have to give all your energy and attention to anything you do 5. Isityeba mva sinqol’ intaba. literally (The last to be rich, ascends the mountain) The last to succeed is noticed more, so do not rush. 6. If that rat cannot flee enough, let it make way for the tortoise.  If you cannot do something, pave way for other people.  7. Ligundvwane liphila ngemajobo esihambi. literally (The house mouse lives through the traveller’s loinskin) A traveller encounters difficulties that local people don...

  1. Eneke the bird says that since men learnt to shoot without missing, she has also being flying without perching.  Circumstances change people.   2. A single bracelet, does not jingle. There is strength in numbers. Unity leads to strength. 3. If you should see a rich man eating with a poor man, the food belongs to the latter. Exploitation is the reason the rich and politicians associate with ordinary folks 4. The lizard that fell down from the tall iroko tree says it will praise itself if no one else would. If people don't recognize your achievements, brag about them 5. Nothing goes for nothing Nothing on earth is really free. There is no free lunch. 6. What an elder sees sitting down, a child cannot see even from the top of the tallest iroko tree. Children must listen to their parents and elders of the community in which they live in, because they have much more experience in life. 7. If the fowl doesn't scatter the ground, it would have to go hungry Success does...

Here are some of the very best of Ghanaian proverbs .  1.  Asɛm sɛ bɛ. literally (Problems deserve proverbs) This is considered the greatest proverb. Don't say a proverb, unless it is absolutely necessary. Proverbs must be apt to the situation. 2.  Apɛtuprɛ se ɛnyɛ ne su nyinaa na ɛyɛ nisuo. ɛbi yɛ sereɛ. literally (The bird "Apɛtuprɛ" says not all her tears are tears of sorrow. some are tears of joy) Every cloud has a silver lining. Amidst misfortune, or problems, there are often happy times. It also means that when people complain, they often hide the benefits they gained.  3.  It is the stubborn goat that gets the best fodder.  People who complain, get their problems solved.  4. Nyansapɔ wɔsane no badwemma.  literally (Wise knots are loosened by wise men) The symbol conveys the idea that a wise person has the capacity to choose the best means to attain a goal 5. Ɔkusie nya fufuo a anka ɔbɛdi nanso wɛdro na ankɔ ne buo mu. literal...