African ProverbsDefinitions

Action is more important than words. When deeds speak, words are nothing.

Adversity is tied to excellence. Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.

Advice is a bad child who does not take advice.

Advice is important for children to take — It’s a bad child who does not take advice.

History is written by the victors — until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters.

Hunting is human-centric -- until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters.

Indecision is the house of hunger.

Peace is the father of friendship.

Peace is costly but it is worth the expense.

Pepper is a plant with a beautiful face and an ugly temper.

The Scar is a sign of bravery — a coward has no scars.

Silence is the door of consent.