African Proverbs and Their Meanings

When cats hold their meetings, the rats go on vacation

• Meaning
  Taking risk that can kill a man is very bad

The Antelope that ventures into the Lions den will not live t tell the story of what transpired

• Meaning
  As a man, you should know your capability and limitations

It is only a poor man that says "Tilapia is more precious than meat

• Meaning
  Poverty is a curse

The Lizard that nod its head for the downfall of his colleague will die of a stiff neck

• Meaning
  What you sow, you will reap

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