African Proverb of the day: 26 March 2023

African Proverb of the day: 26 March 2023A proverb reflects and reveals a community's culture that provides a glimpse into its value systems, beliefs, and ancient folklore

by Tshuxeko Baloyi

26-03-2023 07:02

in Culture

A proverb is a brief, simple, traditional saying that gives advice based on practical experience, often in the form of a metaphor or allegory. Photo: Pixabay

A proverb reflects and reveals a community's culture that provides a glimpse into its value systems, beliefs, and ancient folklore, used as an affirmation, or, as support to its reader to understand that they are not alone in their suffering, or winning!

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It is an age-old tradition to keep folklore alive and every culture has its own dictionary of proverbs, one of the main aims for keeping track of the legacy of lessons is to keep a community enlivened, positive and reaffirmed.

TODAY'S AFRICAN PROVERB: Proverb: The friends of our friends are our friends.

Meaning: Even though it's recommended to pick your friends carefully, showing love and respect for others has no boundaries, especially with friends of friends. This proverb means that when you commit to someone as a friend, you should acknowledge their friends as well.

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