One should not let their mouth carry them where their foot can't bring them back. It means do not say anything without thinking, out of rage, and regret later because you can't take back those words.

African proverb of the day focuses on a message from the Ashanti people of Ghana. The proverb says “One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.” This message explains honesty, trust and truthfulness. Many ...

The proverb highlights emotional support and family unity. It compares homes without companionship to empty storage spaces. African proverbs emphasize relationships over material wealth. Homes are ...

Ancient proverbs often survive because they capture complicated truths in remarkably few words. Across Africa, generations have relied on these sayings to pass down observations about human nature, ...

Ask people about their childhood and the answers are often surprising.They might remember a holiday or a major celebration, but many of the memories that stay strongest are much smaller than that. A ...