“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”

African Proverbs are a rich source of wisdom and poetry encapsulated in a single sentence. Proverbs hold great significance in African cultures, spanning the entire continent. They offer insight into various aspects of life, impart knowledge and truth, and provide valuable life lessons. African proverbs are a testament to the enduring cultural heritage of humanity, representing a timeless and priceless legacy.

African Proverbs

When an older man dies, a library burns to the ground
There is no shame in not knowing. The shame lies in not finding out
Knowledge is like a garden. If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested
A fool has to say something. A wise man has something to say
Ears that do not listen to advice accompany the head when it is chopped off.
By trying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree. ~Buganda Proverb
You are beautiful, but learn to work, for you cannot eat your beauty. ~Congolese Proverb
Traveling is learning- Kenyan proverb
Do not look where you fell but where you slipped

Brent M. Jones

Brent writes with quiet confidence and curiosity, exploring communication, reinvention, and what truly matters. His reflections invite readers to slow down, reconsider their stories, and reconnect with the values that guide them. Through books, essays, and his What Matters Substack Articles and Notes, he offers writing that doesn’t shout—but still speaks clearly.