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 ago · Chakula unachotupa mwingine anakitamani.
“The food that you throw away is desired by somebody else.”
-Swahili proverb
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Someone’s trash is another man’s treasure.
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🤌🏾 One man’s meal/meat is another man’s poison
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago · Mwenzio anayekuonya anakupenda.
“Your friend who admonishes you, loves you.”
-Swahili proverb
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago · Ẹni a fẹ́ kì í lárùn lára.
“A person one loves is never afflicted with a disease.”
-Yorùbá proverb
Explanation: One is always blind to the flaws of those one loves.
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Could this also mean “Love is blind”?
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoTabia siyo nguo, haibadiliki kwa urahisi.
“Character is not like clothing, it is not easily changed.”
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoChumvi sileteni baharini.
“Do not bring salt to the sea.”
-Swahili proverb
Explanation: Some people can make an already difficult situation worse via negative speech and attitudes.
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