451 Nigerian Proverbs / Page 19
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The spider that knows what it will gain sits waiting patiently in its web. The praying mantis is never tired waiting all day.362.
The spirit that keeps one going when one has no choice of what else to do must not be mistaken for valor.363.
The stars shine brightest when the moon is gone.364.
The stone in the water does not know how hot the hill is, parched by the sun.365.
The thirsty fig sits waiting patiently, waiting for the arrival of the rains.366.
The tree that cannot shed its old leaves in the dry season, cannot survive the period of drought.367.
The truth passes through fire and does not burn.368.
The weak warrior wearing sandals overcomes the brave with a thorn in his foot.369.
The well gives, but the bucket refuses.370.
The whip hits at the legs, not the guilt.371.
The woman is cold water that kills you; deep water that you drown in.372.
There is no elephant that complains about the weight of its trunk. No elephant is burdened by the weight of its tusks.373.
There is no god like the throat: it takes sacrifices daily.374.
They are the gods themselves that white-wash the fruits of the pumpkins.375.
Those who are carrying elephants home on their heads, need not use their toes to dig up crickets on the way.376.
Those who derive fun watching lunatics, out to have one as a child or relation to know the pains of it.377.
Thoughts and dreams are the foundation of our being.378.
Time destroys all things.379.
To do one's duty is to eat the prized fruit of honor.380.
To eat from the same pot with another man, is to take an oath of perpetual friendship with him.