Category: Great Wisdom

A Heritage of wisdom: rich proverbs, and rich allegories.

Gratitude Today : Smile

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Flower – Smile

The world we live in today is so different, there seems to be mountains upon mountains of presumably insurmountable issues! The planet seems to be in turmoil, fear and anger appear to be leading the way in people’s lives. After almost 2 years of a pandemic, economic stress, and so much more, I thought that given that this week is appropriately Thanksgiving week in the United states, why not make it about gratitude for anyone anywhere in the world? What are we grateful for? The sun which never stops coming out, the birds which never stop singing even in the quiet, the plants which are growing, some in tough environments, the sky which is always there, the people around us, and even if there is no one around, there is life! Smile for the day is bright, smile for today will bring on new challenges which no matter how big, we can take on, take a moment to smile and enjoy whatever brings joy in your life, … and smile! I live you here with Michael Jackson‘s song ‘Smile‘.

Proverbe Berbère sur le Courage / Berber Proverb on Courage

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Lion
Lion

Qui est suffisamment courageux pour dire au lion qu’il a une mauvaise haleine? (Proverbe Berbère – Algerie, Maroc, Libye, Tunisie)

Who is brave enough to tell the lion that his breath smells? (Berber proverb – Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia)

Somali Proverb on Love

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L’amour / Love

Idho jaceyl isma eegaan – (Somali proverb, Somalie)

Eyes in love do not dare to stare at each other – (Somali proverb, Somalia) Lovers’ eyes are bashful

Comment résoudre de grandes palabres / How To Resolve Big Disputes

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Kola nut
Kola nut

Pour la solution de grandes palabres, on ne vient pas avec des noix de kola (Proverbe Ngbandi – République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), République Centrafricaine (RCA)).

To resolve big disputes, do not show up with kola nuts (Ngbandi proverb – Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR))

Proverbe Ethiopien sur la paix / Ethiopian Proverb on Peace

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Shepherd boy with his flock

Quand le berger rentre à la maison en paix, le lait est sucré . — proverbe Ethiopien.

When the shepherd comes home in peace, the milk is sweet. — Ethiopian proverb.

Proverbe sur la justice / Proverb on Justice

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Souimanga bronze / Bronzy sunbird

Même si l’oiseau est petit, on ne l’avale pas entièrement (proverbe Ashanti – Ghana). – La justice est la même pour tout le monde.

Even if the bird is small, it cannot be swallowed entirely (Ashanti proverb – Ghana). – Justice is the same for everyone.

Proverbe sur l’unité / Proverb on Unity

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La bouche / the mouth

Quand les mâchoires se rencontrent, elles brisent un os (Proverbe Lunyoro – Ouganda). – Travail en commun

When the jaws meet, they break a bone (Lunyoro proverb – Uganda). – Working together

Proverbe sur la Gouvernance / Proverb on Governing

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Main / hand

L’autorité est dans la main (Proverbe Tumbuka – Malawi, Tanzanie, Zambie). – La libéralité est le meilleur moyen de gouverner.

Authority is in the hand (Tumbuka proverb – Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia). – Liberality is the best way to govern

La force de l’unité / The Strength of Unity / Nguvu ya Umoja

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Aide-moi durant le déluge, et je t’aiderai durant la sécheresse (Proverbe Tanzanien)

Help me during the flood, and I will help you during the drought (Tanzanian proverb).

Nisaidie wakati wa mafuriko na nitakusaidia wakati wa ukame (Methali ya kitanzania).