Hausa Proverbs

Hausa Proverbs distill Sahel life and the legacy of Kano’s old trading cities. They prize eloquence, patience, fair dealing, and faith, offering sharp lessons on kinship, work, and honor.

Even sugar itself may spoil a good dish. (Hausa Proverb)
If you do not agree with the phases of the moon, get a ladder and repair it. View proverb
Hausa Proverb
Man only ever scores nine out of ten. View proverb
Hausa Proverb
Strategy is better than strength. View proverb
Hausa Proverb
You must live within your sacred truth. View proverb
Hausa Proverb
Even silence speaks. View proverb
Hausa Proverb
Abundance will make cotton pull a stone. View proverb
Hausa Proverb
Every fault is laid at the door of the hyena, but it does not steal a bale of cloth. View proverb
Hausa Proverb