African Proverbs and Their Meanings

in proverbs •  7 years ago 

The Tortoise shell is not a threat to the Gorilla

  • Meaning: A victor cannot be intimidated by a victim

If the Antelope knew that the slow movement of the tiger was not a way of escape for him, he wouldn't have tempered the tiger's territory.

  • Meaning: Ignorance leads to death in most cases.

The Cow becomes a goat when it starts eating and feeding on yam, instead of grass

  • Meaning: When you bring yourself down, people will look down on you


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