Say what?

Posted on Apr 18, 2007

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,...