1). Are you in need of inspiration? Do you want to pass a message across but can’t find the right words?
2). Let an African proverb say it for you!
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3). The Wisdom of Africa, a collection of proverbs from African listeners of BBC World Service’s Network Africa, can quickly give you the right words at the right time
4). Like lawyers who rely on Latin to express themselves on lofty legal matters without contradiction or ambiguity, Africans employ proverbs or wise sayings to inform, educate and entertain
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5). Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe’s quote, ‘Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten’, illustrates the significance of African wise sayings in conversation
6). An African’s wisdom is gauged in the way proverbs, riddles and anecdotes are used in their conversation
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7). Yes, proverbs and other wise sayings are integral to African culture.
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