Explore all the 36 inspirational African proverbs about MARRIAGE. These motivating African wisdom will change your perspective on Marriage (Showing 1 - 10 of 36)

"He who will marry the daughter of the chief priest must be prepared to eat concoction all the time."

Nigeria African Tribe Proverbs: Igbo (ibo) Tribe

"The buttocks are like a married couple, though there is constant friction between them, they will still love and live together."

Nigeria African Tribe Proverbs: Igbo (ibo) Tribe

"No matter how kind a man is, he will never give his wife as a gift to his friends."

Nigeria African Tribe Proverbs: Igbo (ibo) Tribe

"The old broom knows every corner."

Nigeria

"A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone."

Nigeria

"The quarrel of lovers is the renewal of love."

Morocco

"One who marries for love alone will have bad days but good nights."

Egypt

"If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is."

Egypt

"Do not treat your loved one like a swinging door: you are fond of it but you push it back and forth."

Madagascar

"A happy man marries the girl he loves, but a happier man loves the girl he marries."

Nigeria