It is better to walk than curse the road. - Wolof proverb, Senegal
There is no bad patience. - (Knappert, p. 46, Swahili).
A tree not taller than an ant cannot shade you. - Kanuri proverb, Nigeria
The eye is a coward. - Kalenjin (Kenya)
He flees from the roaring lion to the crouching lion. Sechuana
The elephant never gets tired of carrying its tusks. Vai, Liberia
Even a friend can not rescue one from old age. - Kalenjin (Kenya)
Before the chicken carefully observe the character of your guest. Mandingo proverb
A man's wealth may be superior to him. Cameroon
The young can't teach traditions to the old. - Yoruba proverb