💭 African Proverbs & Wisdom

Discover ancient wisdom passed down through generations

Proverb of the Day
"Haraka haraka haina baraka"

English Translation

"Hurry hurry has no blessing"

Meaning

Rushing through things often leads to poor results. Patience and careful planning yield better outcomes.

KenyaSwahili

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"Haraka haraka haina baraka"

English Translation

"Hurry hurry has no blessing"

Meaning

Rushing through things often leads to poor results. Patience and careful planning yield better outcomes.

KenyaSwahili
"Ìwà l'ẹwà"

English Translation

"Character is beauty"

Meaning

A person's true beauty comes from their character and behavior, not physical appearance.

NigeriaYoruba
"Ubuntu ngumuntu ngabantu"

English Translation

"I am because we are"

Meaning

Individual existence is impossible without community. We become human through our relationships with others.

South AfricaZulu
"Akoko nan wu ba, na enkum ba"

English Translation

"The hen treads on her chicks, but she does not kill them"

Meaning

Discipline from those who love you is meant to guide, not harm.

GhanaAkan
"Baadaye ni mbali"

English Translation

"Tomorrow is far away"

Meaning

Don't postpone what you can do today. The future is uncertain.

TanzaniaSwahili