Ancient Wisdom - Inspiring Proverbs from Africa 



African proverbs carry the wisdom of generations, offering profound insights into life, relationships, morality, and the human experience.

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[{"selector":"#anim-3796b4d6-2b8e-4c7c-b2a2-63b8138c5f5c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.843749786673241%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." - African Proverb

[{"selector":"#anim-8ed0e3ec-21c3-41b2-8944-efab43953ccd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] "Knowledge without wisdom is like water in the sand." - African Proverb

[{"selector":"#anim-f2a8cc68-92e8-47dd-a918-1c53dee2a6b1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] "A bird that flies off the earth and lands on an anthill is still on the ground." - African Proverb

[{"selector":"#anim-4c6d4ad3-5775-4706-8eba-5d0517c2c318 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] "A person who forgives quickly will live in peace." - African Proverb

[{"selector":"#anim-311f67e6-b057-4521-a829-8e7d17f4ac96 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, -0.00007298890566787009%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] "The one who knows how to dance, knows how to walk." - African Proverb

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