South African Proverbs

If he keeps on imitating everybody the monkey will one day cut his own throat. South African Proverbs Image

If he keeps on imitating everybody the monkey will one day cut his own throat.

The poor man’s proverb is never quoted. South African Proverbs Image

The poor man’s proverb is never quoted.

It is the snake that smells the rat. South African Proverbs Image

It is the snake that smells the rat.

No hill without gravestones, no valley without shadows. South African Proverbs Image

No hill without gravestones, no valley without shadows.

No man can perfectly empty a pot with a ladle. South African Proverbs Image

No man can perfectly empty a pot with a ladle.

The drums of war are the drums of hunger. South African Proverbs Image

The drums of war are the drums of hunger.

The dupe who takes possession of a lame ox is seldom recognized as a fool. South African Proverbs Image

The dupe who takes possession of a lame ox is seldom recognized as a fool.

One who enters a hut does not smell the termites roasting in the boiler. South African Proverbs Image

One who enters a hut does not smell the termites roasting in the boiler.

People are people through other people. South African Proverbs Image

People are people through other people.

The foot pains in sympathy with the toe. South African Proverbs Image

The foot pains in sympathy with the toe.

He. He. He. You begin with the meal before the water is boiling. South African Proverbs Image

He. He. He. You begin with the meal before the water is boiling.

A fool is a wise man’s ladder. South African Proverbs Image

A fool is a wise man’s ladder.

As great birds die the eggs rot. South African Proverbs Image

As great birds die the eggs rot.

By pounding the dough the bread will rise. South African Proverbs Image

By pounding the dough the bread will rise.

When you have a lot to do, start with a meal. South African Proverbs Image

When you have a lot to do, start with a meal.

When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock. South African Proverbs Image

When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock.

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