2004 African Proverb of the Month

• Dec. 2004 Proverb: “A boisterous horse needs a boisterous bridle.” – Hausa (Nigeria)
• Nov. 2004 Proverb: “It’s better to give than to receive.” – Malagasy (Madagascar)
• Oct. 2004 Proverb: “One who relates with a corrupt person likewise gets corrupted.” – Gikuyu (Kenya) Proverb
• Sep. 2004 Proverb: “If God breaks your leg, He will teach you how to limp.” – Dagbani (Ghana)
• Aug. 2004 Proverb: “The eyes of the wise person see through you.” – Haya (Tanzania)
• Jul. 2004 Proverb: “The person who tends to ingratiate himself to his father without involving others never inherits the father’s property.” – Gusii (Kenya)
• Jun. 2004 Proverb: “Hot water does not burn down the house.” – Swahili (Eastern and Central Africa)
• May, 2004 Proverb: “After hardship comes relief.” – Arabic (Egypt and other North African countries)
• Apr. 2004 Proverb: “If you refuse the advice of an elder you will walk until sunset.” – Kuria (Kenya, Tanzania)
• Mar. 2004 Proverb: “Cannot Ngorulahi be satisfied and Ngarambangandu miss the chance?” – Mpoto (Malawi, Tanzania)
• Feb. 2004 Proverb: “An empty stomach can make a person lose his or her cattle; that is, when the stomach is empty the legs become weak and you can’t run after your animals.” – Toposa (Sudan)
• Jan. 2004 Proverb: “The thorn in your foot is temporarily appeased, but it is still in.” – Longo (Tanzania)