Swahili Proverbs - page 5

Charity is the matter of the heart not of the pocket. (Swahili Proverb)
He who climbs a ladder comes down again. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
If you see vessels afloat, remember that they have had to be built. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
The skin of yesteday's sugarcane is a havest to an ant. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
When you are seized, hold on yourself. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
A hasty person misses the sweet things. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
A single hand can not slaughter a cow. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
Clouds are the sign of rain. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
Do not roast baobab kernels and leave those who have teeth chewing. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
The brotherhood of coconuts is a meeting in the cook-in pot. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
The space under the bed is like a mat. (Swahili Proverb)
To get lost is to learn the way. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
Who digs the well should not be refused water. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
Your own bad place is far better than your companion's place. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
A hen does not break her own eggs. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
A person is asked about his dress not what he has eaten. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
Never give up your own old mat for a better prayer mat which you see passing. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
Where there are many, nothing goes wrong. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
A traveller does not make a mess where he had made a camp as he might one day come back. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
An elephant hunter usually gets killed by an elephant. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
Do not abuse palm-wine tappers while drunkness persists. (Swahili Proverb)
Everyone should contribute when collection is made. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
He that does not fear a bull must be a bull himself. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
He who eats another mans food will have his own food eaten by others. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
He who plays with mud will get splashed. View proverb
Swahili Proverb