Explore all the 10 inspirational African proverbs about FIRST. These motivating African wisdom will change your perspective on First (Showing 1 - 10 of 10)

"The food eaten first lasts longest in the stomach."

Kenya, Tanzania African Tribe Proverbs: Kikuyu Tribe

"We desire to bequeath two things to our children; the first one is roots, the other one is wings."

South Sudan, Sudan

"One should first stab a hyena then aim for a lion."

Algeria

"Old people's speech is not to be dishonored—after all, they saw the sun first."

Namibia

"News is interesting from the mouth of him who tells it first."

Nigeria African Tribe Proverbs: Yoruba Tribe

"It is the toothless animal that arrives first at the base of the fruit tree, to eat his fill before others arrive."

Nigeria

"First work, then wages."

Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"Look for a dark goat first in the daytime because you may not find it at night."

Nigeria

"Jealousy is the first cousin of witchcraft."

Nigeria

"When a fish rots, the head stinks first."

Ghana