Yoruba | Lifelines: The Black Book of Proverbs

Today’s African Proverb (9.10.14)

Not standing still is what is referred to as dancing. (- Benin, Nigeria, Togo, Yoruba) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

Home is where life is found in its fullness. (- Yoruba) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

A husband can never be so bashful that he cannot speak to his wife. (- Yoruba) 4 people like this post. Like...

You-do-me-a-favor-and-I-do-you-a-favor is the medicine for friendship. (- Yoruba) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike

One does not tell a humpback to “Stand up straight.” (-Yoruba) 1 person likes this post. Like Unlike

The mouth must not relate everything the eyes see. (-Benin, Nigeria, Togo, Yoruba) 2 people like this post. Like Unlike