African Proverb

“African Proverb” is not a single author but a generic attribution used for traditional sayings drawn from many African cultures and oral traditions. These proverbs have been passed down across generations, often through spoken storytelling, community teaching, and everyday conversation. They commonly express practical wisdom about family, leadership, work, morality, and the relationship between individuals and the community. Because they arise from diverse languages and regions, the same idea may appear in multiple forms, and exact origins are often difficult to trace to one place or time. In print and quotation collections, “African Proverb” functions as a respectful label acknowledging collective, communal authorship.