15 African Proverbs to Inspire You This Week [Shareable Images]

When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. 

It is not rushing that is important, it is making sure. --Maasai people of East Africa

When you see clouds gathering, prepare to catch rainwater. --Gola people 

He who is afraid of doing too much always does too little. --Nigeria 

When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful. --Ghana 

He who does not know one thing knows another. 

Wherever a man goes to dwell, his character goes with him. 

However long the night, the dawn will break. --Hausa people

Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.

A good leader was once a good follower.

He who refuses to obey cannot command. --Kenya

Little by little that a bird builds its nest. --Nigeria

An anthill that is determined to become a giant anthill will definitely become one, no matter how many times it is destroyed by elephants. --Nigeria

The bird will not fly into your arrow.

There is no distance that has no end.