Chad Proverbs, Old Sayings and Quotes

Inspirational  Quotes and Proverbial Wisdom from Africa

There is no such thing as a small fire or a small woman. -- Chad Proverb


Look for misfortune, or it will track you down first. -- Chad Proverb


 Sleep is the brother of death. -- Chad Proverb


The lion loves fish, but hates wet feet. -- Chadian Proverb


 Ask for support if you wish to remain strong.-- Chad Proverb


It's much easier to swim in the direction of the current. -- Chadian Proverb


Somewhere the sky touches the earth, and the name of that place is the end. -- Chadian Proverb


You are who you pretend to be. -- Chadian Proverb


 laughter is a language everyone understands. -- Chadian Proverb


If you are tolerant in one moment of fury, you will prevent a year of regret. -- Chadian Proverb


A wasp can be more dangerous than a tiger. -- Chadian Proverb


If you always walk down the same path, you’ll go where you’ve already been. -- Chadian Proverb




Your heart must be peaceful to hear song in the leaves of the trees. -- Chad Proverb


A babe is a bit of heaven sent from the hand of God. -- Chad Proverb


Every closed eye is not sleeping; and every open eye is not seeing. -- Chad Proverb


Having little knowledge is like having your hands tied around your neck like a slave. -- African Proverb

One knows even when one neighbor's bread is in the oven. -- Ghana Proverb

A Fanti man builds his mansion in his stomach. -- Ghanaian Proverb


Even the elephant can fan off flies with its short tail. -- Ghana Proverb


A powerful deity is the one to whom sacrifices are offered. -- Ghana Proverb

A healthy person who begs for food is an insult to a generous farmer. -- Ghanaian Proverb

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