Proverbs and old sayings West African, page 65

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During a storm you seek shelter under a tree and not the clouds.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

A guest who breaks the dishes of his host is not soon forgotten.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Even if the elephant is thin he is still the lord of the jungle.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Life is like shopping in a market; when you finish, you go home.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about end, stores, home, life

A ruined people are as miserable as a dog in the house of death.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about death, home, house, people

No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about nation

For the fisherman, the fun is over when the fish are in the net.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

If you observe attentively you will even find wisdom in shadows.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about wisdom

Rain beats a leopard's skin, but it does not wash out the spots.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about rain

If you want to remove a mountain start with one stone at a time.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about time

If you are not an animal you will never find yourself in a trap.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

The bird, which flaps its wings too much, will drop its feathers.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Those who respect the elderly pave their own road toward success.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about respect

Keep your friends close but remember to keep your enemies closer.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about enemies

Don't try to get blood from a locust; God didn't put it in there.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about blood, god

A child who knows how to wash his hands will eat with the chiefs.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about children

Almost everyone is mad but some people can control there madness.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about people

If you were in a place you take care of it has if it where yours.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

If you what the hyena to eat a person then tie on him goats ears.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about people

A new broom sweeps well, but the old broom knows all the corners.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about old, olderness