Lifelines: The Black Book of Proverbs

Today’s African Proverb (8.16.15)

It’s only a dead man who has everybody on his side. (- Africa) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

Impatience with your brother is in the flesh, it doesn’t reach the bone. (-Burkina Faso, Mamprussi) 1 person likes this post. Like...

When the lion gets old, even flies attack him. (- Tanzania, Chaga People) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

“It doesn’t matter how tall your grandfather was, you have to do all your own growing.” (-West Africa) 4 people like this...

Do not hurry the night, the sun will always rise for its own sake. (-Eritrea) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

Flies gather on a wound. (- Botswana) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike