This proverb is from the Maasai of Kenya Olapa oibor inkera The children are the bright moon. Meaning: Children bring pleasure into the home like the full moon lights up the plains at night.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- This proverb is contirbuted by Caroline Nderitu, a poet based in Nairobi, Kenya If cows and chicken are able to find their way home
Why not me? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This proverb is from the Congolese of Central Africa "During the dry season it is better to befriend the owner of the canoe". --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This proverb is from the Togolese of Togo, West Africa "The tears running down your face do not blind you". --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This proverb is from the Bedouin of Northern Africa "You can live without a brother but not without a friend". --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This proverb is from the Maasai of Kenya Milo ilgum eranyi Do not go gathering fruit when a dance is taking place Meaning: perform every task in its right time.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- This proverb is from the Maasai of Kenya Erruesh olenkaina enaimurruaiThe elephant can trip over a creeping plant. Meaning: one should not feel over-confident when doing well, as he/she can be brought down by something seemingly small and insignificant.
