South African Proverbs
Sayings of South African origin Two eyes help each other In a herd of cattle, it doesn’t matter which is ahead. No hill without gravestones, no valley without shadows. You might stint me, but be generous to my child. No death is different. When you have a lot to do, start with a meal. A river is filled by tributaries. Where there is honey, there are bound to be ants. Two wives, two pots of poison. When you become wise of the healer, also become wise of the sickness. A traveler is provided for. The dupe who takes possession of a lame ox is seldom recognized as a fool. The heart is like a goat that has to be tied up. The greatest death is laughter. When the elephant is slain all the tribes gather together to eat of it. When a bird builds its nest it uses the feathers of other birds. As great birds die the eggs rot. Cattle will not attack its owner. A strawberry doesn’t ripen according to the wishes of a baboon. It shall dawn again tomorrow. Let the hand go, let the...