African proverbs

God does not hide a liar.
African proverb, Swahili

All the flowers of a tree do not produce fruit.
African proverb, Wolof

The children of the same mother do not always agree.
African proverb, Wolof

A boat doesn't go forward if each one is rowing his own way.
African proverb, Swahili

Politeness is not slavery.
African proverb, Swahili

If you send no one to the market, the market will send no one to you.
African proverb, Yoruba

Trouble has its reward.
African proverb, Ovambo

Thought breaks the heart.
African proverb, Efik

Female quarrels breed court cases.
African proverb, Shona

When a man has no one to play with he plays with his enemy.
African proverb, Annang

Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse.
African proverb, Wolof

Let everyone sweep his own floor.
African proverb, Ovambo

A good child is a crown of honor for his parents.
African proverb, Swahili

Inquiry saves a man from mistakes.
African proverb, Yoruba

Trying again and again is better than stopping half-way.
African proverb, Ovambo

A good word removes anger.
African proverb, Ga

Sharpening a knife does not frighten a horse.
African proverb, Hausa

Sin devours the one who has committed it.
African proverb, Shona

Bad luck rots and in the end one rejoices.
African proverb, Bemba

Gunpowder and fire do not agree.
African proverb, Ga

A market is not held for the sake of one person.
African proverb, Fulani