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The quotes of African Proverb

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G od conceals himself from the mind of man, but reveals himself to his heart.


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A proverb is the horse that can carry one swiftly to the discovery of ideas.


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Yoruba 

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K nowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.


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Guinea 

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C hildren are the reward of life.


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Congo 

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Y ou must judge a man by the work of his hands.


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W hen there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.


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O ne must talk little and listen much.


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I f you refuse to be made straight when you are green, you will not be made straight when you are dry.


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W hen a head is too big it cannot avoid punches.


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W hat an old man can see while seated a young man can not see standing.


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M ay he who comes to visit me never bring death to me, and when he does depart, may he never grow a hunch-back


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A ction speaks louder than the words.


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W hen you throw a stone at God, it lands right on top of your head


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T omorrow is pregnant and no-one knows what she will give birth to.


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K nowledge is not the main thing, but good deed is.


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A man, who knows the use of proverbs, reconciles difficulties.


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Ashanti of Ghana 

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O ne cannot run away from his behind.


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A fter a foolish deed comes remorse.


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T he fool speaks, the wise listens.


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H e, who learns, teaches.


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I t takes a whole village to raise a child.


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I f your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off your lips.


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