Today’s African Proverb (12.20.10)
20 December 2010, by DailyLifelines
The mule doesn’t pull so well with a mortgage on his back. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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Today’s African Proverb (12.19.10)
19 December 2010, by DailyLifelines
Satan ain’t so scared of long sermons. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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Today’s African Proverb (12.10.10)
10 December 2010, by DailyLifelines
You can’t hurry up good times by waiting for them. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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Today’s African Proverb (12.8.10)
8 December 2010, by DailyLifelines
Buying on credit is robbing next year’s crop. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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Today’s African Proverb (11.2.10)
2 November 2010, by DailyLifelines
Don’t let anyone outpick you in your own field. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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Today’s African Proverb (10.28.10)
28 October 2010, by DailyLifelines
De proudness of a man don’t matter when his head is cold. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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Today’s African Proverb (9.25.10)
25 September 2010, by DailyLifelines
Don’t spoil Saturday night by counting the time to Monday morning. (U.S. Black Belt South)Categories: African Proverbs, Daily Lifelines
Today’s African Proverb (9.18.10)
18 September 2010, by DailyLifelines
Talking about fire doesn’t boil the pot. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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How do you get your wisdom?
16 September 2010, by DailyLifelines
Words of wisdom from Africa can encourage us, inspire us and remind us of truths we have overlooked or forgotten. For example,
- “When your sister does your hair, you do not need a mirror.” (Africa)
- “Even a poor rat has at least one hole.” (U.S. Black Belt South)
- “It is better to walk than to grow angry with the road.” (Senegal, Gambia)
- “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito.” (Africa)
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Today’s African Proverb (9.13.10)
12 September 2010, by DailyLifelines
Rheumatism and happiness both get bigger if you keep telling folks about them. (U.S. Black Belt South)
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