Proverbs and old sayings, page 178

43574 proverbs and old sayings

The bravery of a lion doesn't protect it from the spear of a hunter.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about hunters

Even when a snake doesn't bit, do not put your finger in it's mouth.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about man

He who wakes up early in the morning receives a bundle of blessings.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

He who doesn't console the bereaved will never be mourned by others.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

The old lady feels uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about old, olderness

He who doesn't find is way back from the forest gets lost within it.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

There is not enough room for two elephants to sit in the same shade.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

If you haven't any sheep you won't know that a fox is a wild animal.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about haven, contentment

A hungry calf cannot frisk happily over another with a full stomach.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

It's better to eat pepper and be happy than to eat honey and be sad.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about happiness

If you dance with the devil you can't change him but he will change.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about change, dance, devil, contentment

When a bee stings a man, he doesn't set off to destroy all beehives.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about destruction, man

Anyone suffering from a running stomach is never afraid of the dark.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about suffering, dark

When your opponents are you're friends there must be problems ahead.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about problems, contentment

He who lends out his door should be ready for the cold blowing wind.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

The smaller the lizard the greater the hope of becoming a crocodile.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about hope

One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about food

A man should live to prove himself worth of his own flesh and blood.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about blood, man

An old man may miss his target with a stone but never with his word.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about word, man, old, olderness