African Proverbs and Their Meanings

in african-proverbs •  7 years ago 

It is only the hen that produces the chicks

  • Meaning
    Everything had its origin

It is the bitter leaf you eat that makes you enjoy the pumpkin leaf

  • Meaning
    Suffer before pleasure

As the day breaks, palm wine gets stronger

  • Meaning
    As you grow, maturity increases.

A man who cannot cater for himself should not bother to marry a wife

  • Meaning
    Do not act above your capacity




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