Wisdom
Proverbs
Wisdom and insights expressed through time-honoured sayings across Lubwisi, Kwamba and Vonoma.
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A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.
Lubwisi“
The forest does not forget the tree that stood in it.
Kwamba“
You cannot wake a person who is pretending to sleep.
Vonoma“
Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.
Lubwisi“
Rain does not fall on one roof alone.
Kwamba“
The river that forgets its source will dry up.
Vonoma“
A tree is straightened while it is still young.
Lubwisi“
Knowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.
Kwamba