A Heritage of wisdom: rich proverbs, and rich allegories.
Une calebasse peut être solide : elle ne résistera pas contre un tronc d’arbre (proverbe Ekonda – République Démocratique du Congo (RDC)). – Devant un vieux, un jeune ferait mieux de se taire.
A calabash can be strong : it will not survive against a tree trunk (Ekonda proverb – Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)). – In front of an old man, a young man had better be silent.
Si l’on essaie de naviguer sur des eaux inconnues, on court le risque de faire un naufrage (Ancien proverbe Egyptien).
If one tries to navigate unknown waters one runs the risk of shipwreck (ancient Egyptian proverb).
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‘.
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)
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
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))
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.
Everything you need … will come to you … at the perfect time… (Ancient Egyptian proverb).
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.
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
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