2049 African Proverbs / Page 56
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Minds are like parachutes; they only function when they are open.1102.
Money can even corrupt the virtuous.1103.
Money is like the waters of a sailing river it flows away.1104.
Money is sharper than a sword.1105.
Monkeys don't advise there young ones to be careful on trees they just remind them of the distance to the ground.1106.
Morning is the start of a day's work.1107.
Move like a chameleon, look in front, and watch behind.1108.
Move your neck according to the music.1109.
Moving water makes stagnant water move.1110.
Music and women should not be dated.1111.
Music speaks louder than words.1112.
Negotiate with your enemy whilst you are a strong and formidable force, and he will always fear and respect you, but negotiate at the brink of defeat, and he will trample you down.1113.
Never blame a messenger.1114.
Never dump your old pot just because you have bought a new one.1115.
Never insult your enemy while you're laying down unless there is someone else standing by.1116.
Never let a friend lie in your sheep farm he might get hungry.1117.
Never let a handshake pass the elbow.1118.
Never lose heart because whatever is hot must in the end turn cold.1119.
Never mock a fowl with raffled feathers it might have won a fight.1120.
Never travel with a friend who disserts you at the notice of danger.