Guinea Proverbs

Guinea Proverbs carry West African wisdom from the Fouta Djallon highlands to the Atlantic coast. They praise solidarity, patience, and clever speech, echoing village life, drums, and memories of French rule.

A cow that has no tail should not try to chase away flies. (Guinea Proverb)
A good deed is something one returns. View proverb
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Knowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested. View proverb
Guinea Proverb
He who does not cultivate his field, will die of hunger. View proverb
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No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. View proverb
Guinea Proverb
The toad likes water, but not when it's boiling. View proverb
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To make preparations does not spoil the trip. View proverb
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The man on his feet carries off the share of the man sitting down. View proverb
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When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it. View proverb
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He who has done evil, expects evil. View proverb
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To have two eyes is cause for pride; but to have one eye is better than to have none. (Guinea Proverb)
Save your fowl before it stops flapping. View proverb
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The man who can't dance says the band can't play. View proverb
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The man who builds his own throne rules over a desert. View proverb
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He who has not yet reached the opposite shore should not make fun of him who is drowning. View proverb
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Around a flowering tree, there are many insects. View proverb
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A camel does not joke about the hump of another camel. View proverb
Guinea Proverb
Around a flowering tree, one finds many insects. View proverb
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When you don't wait for it tomorrow still comes. View proverb
Guinea Proverb
For news of the heart, ask the face. View proverb
Guinea Proverb
When you wait for tomorrow it never comes. When you don't wait for it tomorrow still comes. (Guinea Proverb)
One camel does not make fun of the other camel's hump. View proverb
Guinea Proverb
To have two eyes is cause for pride. View proverb
Guinea Proverb