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...

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