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Kiswahili Proverb of the Day-gctid25969

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May 24, 2018, 12:35 AM #105
Asiyejua utu si mtu.
"One who does not know how to be humane is not human."
-Swahili proverb

Utu or humanity refers to the need for humans to express basic virtues in their comportment as human beings. This includes showing kindness and respecting order, that is being civilized.
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Jun 13, 2018, 01:47 PM #106
Amani haipatikani ila kwa ncha ya upanga.
"Peace cannot be obtained except by the point of the sword."

Peace comes only after a struggle.
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Jun 13, 2018, 01:49 PM #107
Msema kweli yu mpenzi wa watu.
"One who speaks the truth is loved by the people."
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Sep 06, 2018, 08:20 PM #108
Amani haipatikani ila kwa ncha ya upanga.

"Peace cannot be obtained except by the point of the sword."

-Swahili proverb Peace comes only after a struggle.
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Sep 06, 2018, 08:21 PM #109
Katika radhi ya baba huimarika ukoo.

"In the contentment of the father the family is strengthened."

-Swahili proverb

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Contentment can signify success or be a disposition towards coolness. The father's actions permeates this in their family, benefiting all.
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Sep 06, 2018, 08:21 PM #110
Leo ndiwe, kesho ndimi.

"Today it is you, tomorrow it is me."

-Swahili proverb

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Help others so that they will be willing and able to help you. Reciprocity is key to social living.
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Sep 06, 2018, 08:22 PM #111
Kiburi si maungwana.

"Arrogance is not noble."

-Swahili proverb
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Sep 06, 2018, 08:23 PM #112
Jinga likikwerevuka, akili hakuna tena.

"When the fool becomes intelligent [from the perspective of the society], there is no more intelligence."

-Swahili proverb

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Explanation: A society that celebrates the intelligence of fools has devalued intelligence and embraced foolishness.
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Jun 16, 2020, 09:20 PM #113
Si kila mwenye makucha huwa simba.

"Not all that have claws are lions."
-Swahili proverb
"Since most of our conscious modes of conceptualizing, acting and moving about are conditioned in part by our language, to use the language of another culture is to use that culture's ideas; and to use another culture's ideas in place of one's own is to relegate the latter to a position of de facto inferiority."
-sbAt Rkhty Amen
Jul 15, 2020, 11:32 PM #114
  • Mstahimilivu hula mbivu.
  • A patient man will eat ripe fruits.
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