Lifelines - African proverbs for daily living
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
When power overcomes hate
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What power does, hate cannot undo. (Uganda) Dear Zayda, Please remember the names of these girls: Addie Mae Collins (aged 14), Denise McNai...
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Finding happiness inside
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Happiness requires something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. (Swahili) Dear Zayda, Each of us can decide what happiness...
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Running toward peace rather than after fortune
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He who runs after good fortune runs away from peace. (Africa) Dear Zayda, Money is very important. However, if you chase after money, it can...
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Protecting chickens from hawks
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Do not throw an egg at the hawk who has just snatched one of your chicks. (Africa) Dear Zayda, Hawks exist in the world. They look for chick...
Friday, September 10, 2010
Forgiveness ends the argument
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He who forgives ends the argument (Africa) Dear Zayda, Two monks were once walking on a long journey. When they came to a river, they saw a ...
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Learning how to lead
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The egg says, “I am like authority. If you hold me too hard, I break; if you let me go, I fall and break to pieces o...
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Letting go of pretence
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No matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn't become a crocodile. (Mali) Dear Zayda, We can admire people, and we can even pat...
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