A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about greatness, respect, man
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You can take a goat to the river, but you can't make it drink the water.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about drinking, water, contentment
No matter how long a bird lives in a cage, it will always want to escape.
Proverbs and old sayings West African
A patient dually determined can fill a pot with water using a fingernail.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about water
Words are like arrows throw them only when you know where they will fall.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about fall, word, contentment
He who visits you personally is better than another who sends a delegate.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment
Troubles are like babies: the more they are nursed, the better they grow.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about problems
If you cannot moan in a true cultural manner then it means your laughing.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment
Kinship is like tough gourds when they knock each other they never break.
Proverbs and old sayings West African
You never know a line is zigzag until you put a straight line against it.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment
The animal hide can best be straightened and smoothened when still fresh.
Proverbs and old sayings West African
The sky is wide enough for two birds to fly without their wings touching.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about sky
He who will be a man can be seen from how he stretches is little manhood.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about man
The greatest crime in a desert is to find water and keep silent about it.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about crime, criminals, water
Even if a baby seems unpleasant to look at, his mother never refuses him.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about mother
The water in your well can be very hot, but it will never cook your rice.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about kitchen, water
Before killing the chicken carefully observe the character of your guest.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about character
Be aware of a man with a sweet tongue he can lead you to buying bad meat.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about bad luck, bad, man, contentment
Where you've ever left without a quarrel is where you're about to return.
Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment
A father never resembles his son, it's the son that resembles the father.
Proverbs and old sayings West African
