The fool speaks, the wise man listens. ~Ethiopian Proverb
Wisdom does not come overnight. ~Somali Proverb
The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water. ~African Proverb from Cameroon
Only a wise person can solve a difficult problem. ~Akan Proverb
Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it. ~Akan & Ewe Proverb
Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand. ~Guinean Proverb
He is a fool whose sheep runs away twice. ~Ashanti Proverb
Everybody loves a fool, but nobody wants him for a son. ~Ivorian Proverb
A fool is like a wanderer lost on a path. ~Luo Proverb
A fool has many days ~Gikuyu Proverb
He who asks questions, cannot avoid the answers. ~Cameroonian Proverb
What you cannot see during the day, you will not see at night. ~African Proverb
To agree to have dialogue is the beginning of a peaceful resolution. ~Somali Proverb
A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning. ~Kenyan Proverb
In the moment of crisis, the wise build bridges and foolish build dams. ~Nigerian Proverb
If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom. ~Tanzanian Proverb
When the master of the house lacks wisdom, the doctor's work is useless. ~Ugandan Proverb
Patience is the key which solves all problems. ~Sudanese Proverb
If you fear something you give it power over you. ~African Proverb
One head does not contain all the wisdom. ~Ghanaian Proverb
Do not show wisdom, where there is wisdom. ~Kenyan Proverb
Elders choose their words. ~Kenyan Proverb
The foolish cannot be leaders. ~Kenyan Proverb
Wisdom breaks a taut bow. ~Kenyan Proverb
Other people's wisdom prevents the king from being called a fool. ~Nigerian Proverb
A wise person will always find a way. ~Tanzanian Proverb
He who walks in front gives you wisdom. ~Ugandan Proverb
One who possesses much wisdom has it in the heart, not on the lips. ~Ugandan Proverb
If two wise men always agree, then there is no need for one of them. ~Zambian Proverb
The wise continues while the fool is always beginning. ~Zambian Proverb
Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten. ~Nigerian Proverb
He who does not know one thing knows another. ~Kenyan Proverb
One must talk little, and listen much. ~Mauritanian Proverb
Wisdom is wealth. ~African Proverb
African Proverbs for Weddings, Marriage and LoveThis eBook contains many African proverbs on love and marriage. Some proverbs are very sweet and romantic while others are tongue in cheek and almost making fun of love and romance.
