It’s no secret that running a successful enterprise is taxing work. For inspiration, use these words of wisdom from Twitter’s own African Proverbs. The page, which has been around since early 2011, tweets short, pithy sayings that are reported to originate from the continent and throughout the Diaspora. We can all use a little bit of inspiration from time to time.
Check out these 10 motivational quotes that are African proverbs:
Every misfortune is a blessing.
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 7, 2014
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Do not scare the birds you are going to shoot. -Madagascar proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 7, 2014
No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. -Guinea proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 7, 2014
If there were no elephant in the jungle, the buffalo would be a great animal. -Ghanaian proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 7, 2014
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He who wants to be famous will have many sleepless nights.
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 6, 2014
An old story does not open the ear as a new one does. -Beninese proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 6, 2014
A man cannot sit down alone to plan for prosperity. -Nigerian proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 6, 2014
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When a lion roars, he does not catch game. -Acholi proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 6, 2014
Water that has been begged for does not quench the thirst. -Soga People of Uganda proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 6, 2014
He who tells the truth is never wrong. -Swahili proverb
– African Proverbs (@AF_Proverbs) October 5, 2014
Editor’s Note: Originally published on October 8, 2014