Which African Proverb is Your Favorite? What Does It Mean to You?
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Which African Proverb is Your Favorite? What Does It Means to You?
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Good one RIO...
"When elephants fight...the grass gets hurt"
First heard it several decades ago and, over time, it's become the first random thought that drifts into the back of my mind whenever I hear news about the different conflicts around the world.
Be it the "Troubles" between Ireland & Briton, the seemingly endless strife between Israel and Hamas or any ongoing conflict one cares to name, "When two powers battle it is the people that suffer"
If you are filled with pride, then you will have no room for wisdom.
Kavika
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A H
When elephants fight...the grass gets hurt"
Wordsto live by and it certainly applies sin the England vs Ireland situation and perhaps in some other world conflicts as well
Appreciate the feedback
That is a good one!
The fool speaks, the wise man listens
By the time the fool has learned the game, the players have dispersed. ~Ashanti proverb
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer ,
I really liked the one about the mosquito!
Dowser
Indeed it reminds us that great things can be accomplished by the least among us
Rudeness is the last refuge of the unimaginative
An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep. Ghanaian proverb
I yam what I yam
Popeye the sailor
Oogum oogum boogum boogum
Boogum now baby you're castin' your spell on me
I say, "Oogum oogum boogum boogum
Boogum now baby you're castin' you're spell on me"
It means
When you wear your high heeled boots with your hip hugger suit
It's all right, you're outta sight
And you wear that cute mini skirt with your brother's sloppy shirt
I admit it, girl that I can dig it
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Petey
A favorite carton character of my youth
Thanks for the feedback
Hmmm....the opposite would seem more likely to me
And it seems related to
John
Well it is not on my IPod but thanks for sharing
Dear Friend RIO: Great quotes all.
Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed them.
E.
Your comment proves the point of the comment you responded to with it.
Enoch my friend
I am glad that you enjoyed them
Thanks for the feedback
Buzz
I remember from Sunday School days
Thanks for the perspective
Dear Friend RIO: You are most welcome.
One Proverb, from Ethiopia reminds me of a passage from Scripture.
The One in question is, "A good name is better than a good perfume".
In Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) 7:1 it is written, "Shem tov como shemen tov".
"A good name is like a precious oil".
Spot on!
Interesting how universal is the wisdom of earning respect through merit.
Peace, Blessings, and a Good Name for One and All.
Enoch.
And also to you!