African Proverbs and Their Meanings

The Tortoise shell is not a threat to the Gorilla

• Meaning: A victor cannot be intimidated by a victim

If the Antelope knew that the slow movement of the tiger was not a way of escape for him, he wouldn't have tempered the tiger's territory.

• Meaning: Ignorance leads to death in most cases.

The Cow becomes a goat when it starts eating and feeding on yam, instead of grass

• Meaning: When you bring yourself down, people will look down on you