adversity | Lifelines: The Black Book of Proverbs

Today’s African Proverb (11.25.13)

Hard living conditions drive sheep and goats to graze in one pasture. (-Guyana) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

When one is carrying water and happens to spill it, if the calabash be not broken, you can get more. (-Yoruba) 4...

Rest comes only after hardship. (-Kiswahili) 1 person likes this post. Like Unlike

A good tree grows among thorns. (- Tanzania, Haya) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

You will indeed be clever to come out with fire through water. (- South Africa, Zulu) Be the first to like. Like...

If is no good steering clear of trouble yourself if you let another draw you in. (-Niger, Nigeria, Hausa) 2 people like...