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A Collection Of Beautifully Selected Traditional African Proverbs. by Chenzee(m): 5:04pm On Dec 20, 2018
I love proverbs or wise sayings so much, that I couldn't help but to take note of these beautifully crafted ones.
You might have come across some of them. Just read, decipher their meanings and add yours below.

1. A diamond never loses its value because of lack of admiration.
2. The same sun that melts the butter also hardens the clay.
3. He who fetches firewood infested with ants should not complain about the visitation of lizards.
4. There are no short cuts to the top of a palm tree.
5. If you see a rat running into a fire, then it is definitely running from something hotter than the fire.
6. Where cats are hair dressers, rats always move around with unkempt hair.
7. Where a cock/hen is the judge, cockroaches will always be guilty.
8. You never know the importance of your anus until it is infected with a boil.
9. You never know the importance of a well until it is dried up.
10. Happiness is like a perfume, you can never rub it on others without rubbing it on yourself.
11. Fun is like a good beer, it is rarely enjoyed alone.
12.Success Is a ladder you can't climb with both hands in your pockets.
13. Life is a bicycle, you never fall until you stop pedalling.
14. When you are surrounded by vultures, try not to die.
15. Never throw away your old pot because you have bought a new one.
16. Before entering a house, know who your neighbours will be.
17. Pray for good harvest, but never stop hoeing.
18. Never test the depth of a river with both legs.
19. Do not laugh at those who are drowning when you are yet to cross a river.
The last item is more of a motivation.
20. Forgive your enemies- nothing annoys them more. There is no revenge so sweet as forgiveness. If you want to be miserable, hate somebody. To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.

PLEASE ADD YOUR PROVERBS BELOW[b]I love proverbs or wise sayings so much, that I couldn't help but to take note of these beautifully crafted ones.
You might have come across some of them. Just read, decipher their meanings and add yours below.

1. A diamond never loses its value because of lack of admiration.
2. The same sun that melts the butter also hardens the clay.
3. He who fetches firewood infested with ants should not complain about the visitation of lizards.
4. There are no short cuts to the top of a palm tree.
5. If you see a rat running into a fire, then it is definitely running from something hotter than the fire.
6. Where cats are hair dressers, rats always move around with unkempt hair.
7. Where a cock/hen is the judge, cockroaches will always be guilty.
8. You never know the importance of your anus until it is infected with a boil.
9. You never know the importance of a well until it is dried up.
10. Happiness is like a perfume, you can never rub it on others without rubbing it on yourself.
11. Fun is like a good beer, it is rarely enjoyed alone.
12.Success Is a ladder you can't climb with both hands in your pockets.
13. Life is a bicycle, you never fall until you stop pedalling.
14. When you are surrounded by vultures, try not to die.
15. Never throw away your old pot because you have bought a new one.
16. Before entering a house, know who your neighbours will be.
17. Pray for good harvest, but never stop hoeing.
18. Never test the depth of a river with both legs.
19. Do not laugh at those who are drowning when you are yet to cross a river.
The last item is more of a motivation.
20. Forgive your enemies- nothing annoys them more. There is no revenge so sweet as forgiveness. If you want to be miserable, hate somebody. To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.

PLEASE ADD YOUR PROVERBS BELOW[/b]I love proverbs or wise sayings so much, that I couldn't help but to take note of these beautifully crafted ones.
You might have come across some of them. Just read, decipher their meanings and add yours below.

1. A diamond never loses its value because of lack of admiration.
2. The same sun that melts the butter also hardens the clay.
3. He who fetches firewood infested with ants should not complain about the visitation of lizards.
4. There are no short cuts to the top of a palm tree.
5. If you see a rat running into a fire, then it is definitely running from something hotter than the fire.
6. Where cats are hair dressers, rats always move around with unkempt hair.
7. Where a cock/hen is the judge, cockroaches will always be guilty.
8. You never know the importance of your anus until it is infected with a boil.
9. You never know the importance of a well until it is dried up.
10. Happiness is like a perfume, you can never rub it on others without rubbing it on yourself.
11. Fun is like a good beer, it is rarely enjoyed alone.
12.Success Is a ladder you can't climb with both hands in your pockets.
13. Life is a bicycle, you never fall until you stop pedalling.
14. When you are surrounded by vultures, try not to die.
15. Never throw away your old pot because you have bought a new one.
16. Before entering a house, know who your neighbours will be.
17. Pray for good harvest, but never stop hoeing.
18. Never test the depth of a river with both legs.
19. Do not laugh at those who are drowning when you are yet to cross a river.
The last item is more of a motivation.
20. Forgive your enemies- nothing annoys them more. There is no revenge so sweet as forgiveness. If you want to be miserable, hate somebody. To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.

PLEASE ADD YOUR PROVERBS BELOW.

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Re: A Collection Of Beautifully Selected Traditional African Proverbs. by Nobody: 5:55am On Dec 21, 2018
NIce
It's time I start greasing my conversations with proverbs. It presents a clearer picture of what is in the heart.

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