Sayings of African Origin
A wise man never knows all, only fools know everything
African Proverb – [Wisdom]


Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.
African Proverb – [Failure]


Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.
African Proverb – [Fools and Foolishness]


Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.
African Proverb – [Perseverance]


Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.
African Proverb – [History and Historians]


Whatever accomplishment you boast of in the world, there is someone better than you.
African Proverb – [Conceit]


When deeds speak, words are nothing.
African Proverb – [Action]


When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
African Proverb – [Enemies]


Wherever man goes to dwell his character goes with him.
African Proverb – [Character]