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Only a goat that is tired of life invites a lion to dinner.

This is a Wolof traditional proverb from Senegal in West Africa. Traditional wisdom has universal application. The Wolof language is rich in quotes and sayings which can motivate, inspire and have relevance for people everywhere. You need a goal in life to give you direction and purpose.

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A poster about an old African proverb which is very important to any average person.

When there is no enemy within, the enemys outside cannot hurt you.

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: Coffee and love taste best when hot.

When there is no enemy within, the enemys outside cannot hurt you.

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: Birds sing, not because they have answers, but because they have songs.

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: The eye never forgets what the heart has seen.

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: She who learns, teaches.

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: However long the night, the dawn will break.

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla

Love is like a baby, it needs to be treated tenderly.

"Wisdom does not come overnight" amusing chimpanzee design for chimpanzee supporters and African wildlife fans.

Until The Lion Learns How To Write The Story Will Always Glorify The Hunter - African Proverb - Back After 75 years of colonialism and oppression, the Palestinian people are finally learning how to write. #SubversiveWare Subversive Ware SubversiveWare

Until The Lion Learns How To Write, Every Story Will Always Glorify The Hunter African Proverb - Front For 75 years, zionists had the world believing they were the victims. Today, the Palestinian people are finally writing their own story. #SubversiveWare Subversive Ware SubversiveWare

Love, like rain, does not choose the grass on which it falls

The meaning of this traditional African creole proverb, said to originate from Sierra Leone, is that one must always keep some things back, only a child will say everything without judging the consequences. Profound philosophical proverb, it's relevance can be applied to so many situations today, in the workplace, in the family, in relationships. There is always a time to talk and a time to hold back. This is how we live as a community. This makes a thoughtful and original gift or present for that special friend, partner, colleague or family member.

When A Tortoise Embarks On A Journey African Proverb is text alongside a cute animal image of a baby tortoise walking. A discreet message ideal if you keep your own counsel, you keep quiet about your opinions or intentions. For anyone herper who loves animals, wildlife, and tortoises! Pet tortoises are popular: quiet and cute: but not in spring! Do you have a hatchling? A tortoise couple with cuteness overload and an ideal design for herp nerds and tortoise families. ABOUT THE ART ©‎ Vector 08 ‎May ‎2015, ‏‎10:04:39 Proverb design ‎03 ‎January ‎2018, ‏‎17:40:18 Tracey Harrington Simpson

Lovely African saying to inspire you or to gift to a friend or family member: You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla

Traditional Somali proverb ; "Iskaashato ma Kufto" which means "When people stand together they do not fall". This is a highly relevant slogan in a time when it is so easy for people to be divided, especially when it is in the interests of a minority to divide them for personal gain. Interdependence and mutual aid is what can provide for a prosperous and peaceful future. This makes an ideal gift for your Somalian, best friend, work colleague, husband, wife or family member. An ideal Eid gift or Independence day (1st July) present

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Ubuntu, also known as Unhu in other parts of Africa, is an ethical philosophy held by many Africans and now Westerners (First World) that focuses on how we treat one another and the purpose there of, why we do. It’s a word describing an African world view, which translates as “I am because you are,” and which means that individuals need other people to be fulfilled. It is a way of living, it is how you treat your fellow man, it is how you respect them and understand that their beliefs help form the bigger picture, their situations are for purpose. So many people try to explain it, put it into words, but often come undone with the mere fact that it is more a way of being, it is a feeling, a way of living, the way you are and not easily...

Ubuntu, also known as Unhu in other parts of Africa, is an ethical philosophy held by many Africans and now Westerners (First World) that focuses on how we treat one another and the purpose there of, why we do. It’s a word describing an African world view, which translates as “I am because you are,” and which means that individuals need other people to be fulfilled. It is a way of living, it is how you treat your fellow man, it is how you respect them and understand that their beliefs help form the bigger picture, their situations are for purpose. So many people try to explain it, put it into words, but often come undone with the mere fact that it is more a way of being, it is a feeling, a way of living, the way you are and not easily...

Ubuntu, also known as Unhu in other parts of Africa, is an ethical philosophy held by many Africans and now Westerners (First World) that focuses on how we treat one another and the purpose there of, why we do. It’s a word describing an African world view, which translates as “I am because you are,” and which means that individuals need other people to be fulfilled. It is a way of living, it is how you treat your fellow man, it is how you respect them and understand that their beliefs help form the bigger picture, their situations are for purpose. So many people try to explain it, put it into words, but often come undone with the mere fact that it is more a way of being, it is a feeling, a way of living, the way you are and not easily...

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African proverb about when someone feels lost in life

Iselogbe (Merry Christmas)

Tortoises Only Make Progress When They Stick Their Necks Out African Proverb is text alongside a cute animal image of a baby tortoise walking. Share an inspirational message of courage with confident and undaunted risk takers For any herper who loves animals, wildlife, and tortoises! Pet tortoises are popular: quiet and cute: but not in spring! Do you have a hatchling? A tortoise couple with cuteness overload and an ideal design for herp nerds and tortoise families. ABOUT THE ART © Vector ‎‎11 ‎September ‎2022, ‏‎12:35:25 Photograph ‎07 ‎July ‎2013, ‏‎15:09:21 Tracey Harrington Simpson

Egbe Bere Ugo Bere is one of the most popular Igbo proverbs that defined the Igbo world view. Biri Ka Mu Biri = Live and Let Live. It is a world of equilibrium. A world that teaches one not to get in-between the life progression of another. In Igbo language, Egbe is Kite, while Ugo is Eagle. both birds are representing Nne Agwu and Eze Agwu.

Muve neKisimusi (Merry Christmas)

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