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What are Proverbs and Where do the come from? Proverbs and old sayings reveal many aspects about the cultural traditions of a society. Proverbs originated from indigenous humble folk who handed down these wise old sayings over the centuries, generation to generation. Many proverbs serve as advisory tales and wise counsel . |
Namibia Proverbs, Old Sayings and Quotes Inspirational Quotes and Proverbial Wisdom from Africa When the fox is hungry, he eats butterflies. -- Namibia Proverb Gold like the sun melts wax and hardens clay. -- Namibia Proverb The earth is not ours, it is a treasure we hold in trust for future generations. -- Nambia Proverb Where you see the tail, there is the mouse. -- Nambia Proverb A diamonds father is coal, yet it regards itself as upper-class. -- Namibia Proverb God is in the details and so is the devil. -- Nambia Proverb Only the mountains never meet. -- Namibia Proverb It is the one who lies by a fire who feels the heat. -- Namibia Proverb An old monkey never forgets how to climb trees. -- Namibia Proverb Never kill the cat that cries. -- Namibia Proverb Envy and greed grow on the same stalk -- Namibia Proverb When a tiny toe is hurting the whole body stoops down to attend to it. -- Namibia Proverb Learning expands great souls. -- Namibia Proverb Let the first urge pass, wait for the second. -- Namibia Proverb Half bread is better than nothing. -- Nambia Proverb There are many a good tune played on an old fiddle. -- Namibia Proverb Today butterflies, tomorrow wasps. -- Nambia Proverb The trees never meet but people do. -- Namibia Proverb Elephants carry each other. -- Namibia Proverb
Moral people sleep well at night, but the
immoral seem to get pleasure from the waking hours much more. --
Namibia Proverb If you feel you have worthwhile information you would like to contribute we would love to hear from you. We collect proverbs and old sayings from folks all over the globe and appreciate your participation. When submitting please, if possible, site the source and provide English translation. Email to historyofpainter@gmail.com |