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Dec 27, 2011, 01:13 PM
source - Zulu Proverbs. Proverbs build our cultures that is the reason every nation and language have their own pproverbs

Uhlakanipha nganhlanye njengomese
You are sharp on one side like a knife, meaning, you are clever, but still not all that you would wish us to think you.
"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:14 PM #1
Isikhuni sabuya nomkwezeli
The burning stick has returned with the firemaker stuck to the firemaker. meaning He has meddled with what did not concern him, and burnt his fingers.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:21 PM #2
Isala kutshelwa sobona ngomopo
The wrong-headed fool who refuses counsel, will come to grief.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:22 PM #3
Wakhahlelwa ihhashi esifubeni
He was kicked by a horse in the chest. meaning Said  to one who gossips, and cannot keep a secret.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:23 PM #4
Indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili
A way forward is asked from those who are in front. If you don't the solution to a problem or need advice ask those who have been in such situations.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:25 PM #5
Hamba; uyakufika kwanqi ngetshe
Go you will find a stone in the road that you cant get over or pass. meaning Go on, you will repent.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:27 PM #6
Umlomo, ishoba lokuziphungela

The mouth is a tail to switch away flies with (as a cow does). meaning A man gets himself into trouble by using his tongue too freely, and himself or another will make the remark, zuluprincess meaning is: the mouth is a weapon to defend yourself.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:29 PM #7
Ikhotha eyikhothayo

The cow licks the one that licks her.
If you lend a hand to other people when they are in need, they shall also do so when you are in need.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:32 PM #8
Imbila yaswel umsila ngokulayezela

The Coney lost its tail by trusting to others to bring it for it. meaning "Said to one who is always sending others to do work that he ought to do himself"

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:33 PM #9
Unyawo alunamehlo
The foot is blind, meaning we may probably meet again .

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:35 PM #10
Unyawo alunampumulo
The leg has no nose, meaning you have served me a shabby trick; it may recoil upon you one day.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:36 PM #11
Ithemba kalibulali
Hope does not kill; I shall live and get what I want one day

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:37 PM #12
Iso elilodwa lixotshwa libhekile
The solitary eye is wounded others looking, meaning, "Said on the death of an only child" the mourning for an only child , an only brother, a solitary wife.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:38 PM #13
Icala Lembula ingubo lingene
the law suit opens the blanket and gets in, meaning, you will sooner or later find yourself in trouble because of problems that sneak in.

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
Dec 27, 2011, 01:39 PM #14
Akulanga lashona lingendaba.
No sun sets without its histories

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"Do not misuse your time while following your heart, for it is offensive to the soul to waste one's time." ~ Ptahhotep


"A man's mind is elevated to the status of the women he associates with." ~ Alexandre Dumas


"If another people rest on your ignorance--and they do--they will educate you into ignorance."- Dr. Amos Wilson
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