Image copyrightMANUEL TOLEDO Image caption "A baby on its mother's back does not know the way is long" Proverbs are an integral part of African culture. Passed on from generation to generation for centuries, they are still in wide use today and are very much part of everyday speech. Proverbs are used to illustrate ideas, reinforce arguments and deliver messages of inspiration, consolation, celebration and advice. The great Nigerian author Chinua Achebe once wrote: "Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten." Please use the form at the end of this page to send in your wise words. Your proverbs from the last few months: Friday 30 September The person who today jumps across the river will one day wade through it. A Kikuyu proverb sent by Wangui Mugo, Endarasha, Kenya Thursday 29 September By working together, the teeth can chew the meat. A Luganda proverb from Uganda sent by Henry Gombya, Farnborough, UK Wednesday 28 September D...
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