Kanuri Proverbs

Kanuri Proverbs carry Sahel wisdom from the Lake Chad heartland and the legacy of the Kanem–Bornu Empire. They prize honor, hospitality, hard work, and patience on caravan roads and in drought seasons.

Hope is the pillar of the world. (Kanuri Proverb)
You cannot handle fire with your hands. View proverb
Kanuri Proverb
No one puts his finger back where it was once bitten. View proverb
Kanuri Proverb
At the bottom of patience there is heaven. View proverb
Kanuri Proverb
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