Proverbs and old sayings West African, page 78

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Whenever lightening strikes, everyone runs to cover his or her own head.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about heads

During the dry season it is better to befriend the owner of the pirogue.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about season

A wise person must know the language, sayings, and tales of his society.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about society, fairy tales, language, people

It is not the lamb that should go and ask the lion if it has had dinner.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Where God boils his yam that is exactly where the devil roasts his fish.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about devil, god

An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about woman, old, olderness

People are like chameleons; circumstances make them change their colour.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about circumstances, change, people

Those who make friendship with a club shouldn't expect a good handshake.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about friendship, good, good luck

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

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

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

He who visits you personally is better than another who sends a delegate.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

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

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

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