"If you do not know death, look at the grave."

Eastern Africa | Kenya

"When the lion cannot find meat, it eats grass."

Eastern Africa | Kenya

"One whose seeds have not sprouted does not give up planting."

Eastern Africa | Kenya

"A king’s child is a slave elsewhere."

Southern Africa | Zimbabwe

"Prepare now for the solutions of tomorrow."

Central Africa | Congo

"A snake that you can see does not bite."

Southern Africa | Mozambique

"The words of the elders become sweet some day."

Southern Africa | Malawi

"More precious than our children are the children of our children."

Northern Africa | Egypt

"Unity is the real thing."

Eastern Africa | Kenya

"A bird that allows itself to be caught will find a way of escaping."

Central Africa | Cameroon

"If you are ugly you must either learn to dance or make love."

Southern Africa | Zimbabwe

"The strong bull is overcome when it limps."

Eastern Africa | Ethiopia

"Water that has been begged for does not quench the thirst."

Eastern Africa | Uganda

"The humble pay for the mistakes of their leaders."

Eastern Africa | Tanzania

"No tattoo is made without blood."

Southern Africa | Mozambique

"He who learns, teaches."

Eastern Africa | Ethiopia

"Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it."

Western Africa | Ghana

"The fool speaks, the wise man listens."

Eastern Africa | Ethiopia

"In the moment of crisis, the wise build bridges, and the foolish build dams."

Western Africa | Nigeria

"A wise person will always find a way."

Eastern Africa | Tanzania

"Nobody is born wise."

Northern Africa | Egypt

"A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning."

Eastern Africa | Kenya

"Peace is costly but it is worth the expense."

Eastern Africa | Kenya

"When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield."

Eastern Africa | Uganda

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."

Western Africa | Nigeria