Niger Proverbs

Niger Proverbs draw on Sahel life along the Niger River. They echo caravan trade, Tuareg and Hausa heritage, and lessons on patience, drought, and shared duty.

Before one cooks, one must have the meat. (Niger Proverb)
If you watch your pot, your food will not burn. View proverb
Niger Proverb
Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them. View proverb
Niger Proverb
Every fault is laid at the door of the hyena, but it does not steal a bale of cloth. View proverb
Niger Proverb
He who does not mend his clothes will soon have none. View proverb
Niger Proverb
If you play push with the porcupine, expect to get sore hands. View proverb
Niger Proverb
Patience can cook a stone. View proverb
Niger Proverb
The rat cannot call the cat to account. View proverb
Niger Proverb
When there are no trees left, birds will perch on men's heads. View proverb
Niger Proverb