African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors
This group is for the exploration of classical and traditional African deep thought (what some refer to... View more
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoTeaching of Ptahhotep
“The one who is controlled by his belly, belongs to the enemy.”
“The one who is controlled by his stomach belongs to the enemy.
“The one who obeys his body belongs to the enemy.”
-Nana Ptahhotep
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago · Ku mënul dara, du def dara.
“He who can do nothing, does nothing.”
-Wolof proverbExplanation: One demonstrates one’s competency through action. Conversely, one who is incompetent demonstrates their incompetency through inaction.
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoNy aina fofo-nahandro, ka tsy hita izay hahalevonany.
“LIfe is like the aroma of cooking: One does not know when it will vanish.”
-Malagasy proverb
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago“A mistake that is not punished will be a habit.”
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoAtaovy toy ni landy: an-trano vao manatevina.
“Your house should grow like a cocoon, padded and strengthened from the inside out.”
-Malagasy proverb
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