Swahili proverbs

Proverbs of the Swahili language Proverbs (alphabetical) 370px|thumb|right|A traditional kanga with a Swahili proverb written upon it, which reads: Usijaze masusu kwa mambo yasokusuhu. English translation: Do not get involved in matters that do not concern you. Ngozi ya chui uzuri kwa macho, ndani adui. A leopard skin is beautiful to see, but inside there is an enemy. Dhamiri safi ni tandiko laini. A clear conscience is a soft mat. Dua la kuku halimpati mwewe. The prayer of the fowl does not bother the hawk. Fadhila ya punda ni mateke. The gratitude of a donkey is a kick. Fuata nyuki ule asali. Follow bees that you may eat honey. Haraka haraka haina baraka. Hurry, hurry, has no blessings. Hisani haiozi. Kindness does not go bad. Jogoo mtenda mema kaliwa. The rooster, always beneficial, is eaten. Kibarua hulima juani, tajiri hulia kivulini. A day-worker cultivates in the sun, the master eats in the shade. Msinji ukiinama hauna nguvu; usiushtaki ukuta ukianguka. A foundation that is not level is not strong; don't blame the wall if it falls down. Ukijifanya asali nzi wote watakula. If you make yourself [like] honey all the flies will devour you. Usisafirie nyota ya mwenzio. Don't set sail using somebody else's star.Sophy Roberts, A training School for Elephants, Penguin Random House UK, 2025, ISBN 9780857528377, p. 310 Pole pole ndio mwendo. Slow, slow is the way to go. Haraka haraka haina baraka. Hurry, Hurry has no blessings. / More haste, less speed ''Mtu ni watu. A person is people. External Links Category:Proverbs by language Category:Proverbs