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Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #1 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:39 PM

Kikesa kia makesa nkuma za lusânga utûnganga kio.

It is the experience transferred by public forums that builds the (community) military courage.

Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #2 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:39 PM

Wölöf

Bala nga xam luw taat di jariñ, mbate toog jote.

You only learn the value of your butt when it is time to sit down.
On ne connaît l'utilité des fesses qu'au moment de s'asseoir.

Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #3 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:40 PM

Gikuyu

Andu matari ndundu mahuragwo na njuguma imwe

People who have not secret agreement are beaten by a single club.

A group of men not bound by a secret will be easily beaten by a single man

Lack of union spells weakness

Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #4 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:41 PM

Gikuyu

Ageni eri matiri utugire

Two guests (at the same time) have no welcome.

Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #5 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:42 PM

Bapedi Proverb

GOYA MORAGO GASE GO TSHABA FELA GOYO TSEA MATLA A MASWA

This means that to make backward steps does not mean that we are running away but only to go fuel our strength and power.

Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #6 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:43 PM

Gikuyu

Agikuyu moi kuhitha ndia, matiui kuhitha uhoro

The Kikuyu know how to conceal their quiver, but do not know how to conceal their secrets.

The Kikuyu, though very clever in concealing their arms, cannot keep secrets from the members of their tribe.

Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #7 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:43 PM

Gikuyu

Gukira kuri ngatho

To keep one's tongue is worthy of praise
Silence is golden.

Olùkọ́ Ọbádélé · #8 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 05:48 PM

Kuria

Hano wangere iyomokoro oregeenda bwire.

Swahili

Kama ukikataa la mkuu utatembea mpaka machweo.

If you refuse the advice of an elder you will walk until sunset.