African Inspiration

 

The Ancestors Speak

 
 

 

About wisdom

 

When the rooster is drunk, he forgets the falcon. (Ashanti)

It's the sheep of the idiot that gets away twice. (Ashanti)

Nobody tests the depth of a river with both feet. (Ashanti)

 

About God the Almighty

 

God provides for the blind vulture. (Bambara)

When spider webs unite, they can capture a lion. (Ethiopia)

A termite can do nothing to a stone except lick it. (Sudan)

 

About Hope

 

Rising dust doesn't stop a chicken from scratching the ground. (Luba)

Anyonewho wants honey has the courage to face the bees. (Senegal)

The person carrying a heavy burden always finds something else to add.(Nande)

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