patience | Lifelines: The Black Book of Proverbs

Today’s African Proverb (1.26.14)

Thirst was created to try us: bear it with patience. (-Kiswahili) 4 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...

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

To run is not necessarily to arrive (-Swahili) 4 people like this post. Like Unlike

Whoever plows with a team of donkey’s must have patience. (-Zimbabwe/Shona) 1 person likes this post. Like Unlike

All bent things, as days go by, will be straightened. (Zabmia- Kaonde) 3 people like this post. Like Unlike