Some African famous quotes
Let’s review some famous African quotes today and their meanings:
” Jirikurun men o men ji la, a te ke bama ye.”
This is a quote from the Bambara ethnic tribe. The Bambara ethnic tribe is mainly based in Mali. The translation in English is:
” No matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn’t become a crocodile.”
Apparently in the daily life it is used by the Bambara people to explain that you can’t be something you are not. Therefore you just have to be yourself.
” Talking doesn’t fill the basket in the farm”
This proverb is from West Africa and means that success requires planning and hard work.
” If your house is burning, there is not time to go hunting.”
This is also a proverb from West Africa and means that priorities are important in planning activities
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