Say what?
Feeling in a little bit of a sentimental mood we decided to ask some friends for a few of their favourite sayings/proverbs/expressions that have stuck with them through the years. There’s something comforting in the words passed down from a teacher, a parent, an elder or a favourite book – don’t ya think? Stay with us while we get deep – we’ve got a few more to come including some Tswana sayings from Boogie. Please share yours lists with us in the comments section. Keep it tidy!
MostlySunny
- never trust a person who doesn’t have a tan in summer
- the only thing you should sign without reading is a birthday card
- when poverty comes in the door love goes out the window
- fine feathers make fine birds
- your word is your bond
- honesty is the best policy
Chesario makes it a little more interesting – see if you know ’em
- You scratch my back. . . . .
- Pride comes before . . .
- Give a man a fish. ..
- Make hay. . .
- s/he who laughs last. . . .
- The early bird. . .
- Don’t leave for tomorrow. . .
- What you put in . . .
Durban D-Va
- Necessity is the mother of invention.
- A boer maak ‘n plan.
- Look after the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.
- It’s no use crying over spilled milk.
- Do as I say, not as I do
Sisiwami
- Familiarity breeds contempt
- Maintain the high ground
- Reading is the fountain of knowledge
- Don’t look a gifthorse in the mouth
- Do unto others as you would have done unto you
- Many a true word is said in jest
- Birds of a feather flock together
- You can’t take it with you
- Nothing in life is free
Debza
- No-one can ask for more than your best
- Be careful what you wish for
- If you got nothing nice to say, say as little as possible
- A silver lining is better than 3 in the bush 🙂
- Don’t sweat the small stuff
- If you can conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it
- Don’t dream it, be it!
Afrodaffodil
- “never say never’!
- “what doesnt kill you makes you stronger”
Aquoibon
- Even a clock that is not going is right twice a day
- Speak the truth, but leave immediately after
- It is easier to believe than to go and ask
- Don’t approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a fool from any side.
- Do not seek the truth, only cease to cherish your opinions
- Pray to God, but keep rowing to the shore
- To call upon its posterity, it is to make a speech with the maggots
Generalista
- Imagination is better than knowledge
- Knowledge is power
- The pen is mightier than the sword
- Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth
- Laughter always ends in tears
- Think before you act
- Always sleep on it
- You can’t put the cart before the horse
