Maori - New Zealand
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm (Maori seed expression 23)
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm
Skill must be guided by discipline.
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Oshiwambo - Namibia
A goat tied near grain learns temptation (Oshiwambo seed expression 12)
A goat tied near grain learns temptation
People placed near temptation need discipline.
Open idiomKimbundu - Angola
The market hears what the house whispers (Kimbundu seed expression 18)
The market hears what the house whispers
Private actions can become public knowledge.
Open idiomMaori - New Zealand
The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace (Maori seed expression 24)
The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace
Respectful beginnings create good relationships.
Open idiomOshiwambo - Namibia
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon (Oshiwambo seed expression 13)
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon
Those closest to a problem understand it best.
Open idiomKimbundu - Angola
The hill teaches the knee humility (Kimbundu seed expression 19)
The hill teaches the knee humility
Difficult journeys teach patience and respect.
Open idiomMaori - New Zealand
Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Maori seed expression 25)
Smoke tells where the fire is hiding
Signs reveal hidden problems.
Open idiomOshiwambo - Namibia
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush (Oshiwambo seed expression 14)
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush
Seeking guidance prevents avoidable trouble.
Open idiomKimbundu - Angola
A seed does not argue with the season (Kimbundu seed expression 20)
A seed does not argue with the season
Growth requires timing and patience.
Open idiomMaori - New Zealand
The moon borrows light but owns the night (Maori seed expression 26)
The moon borrows light but owns the night
People can use help and still make their own impact.
Open idiomOshiwambo - Namibia
The sun that delays still reaches the field (Oshiwambo seed expression 15)
The sun that delays still reaches the field
Progress can still happen even after a slow start.
Open idiomKimbundu - Angola
The canoe moves when both paddles agree (Kimbundu seed expression 21)
The canoe moves when both paddles agree
Partnership requires alignment.
Open idiomMaori - New Zealand
A bridge is built before the flood (Maori seed expression 27)
A bridge is built before the flood
Prepare before crisis arrives.
Open idiomOshiwambo - Namibia
Two eyes see more than one (Oshiwambo seed expression 16)
Two eyes see more than one
Shared observation improves judgment.
Open idiomKimbundu - Angola
The empty granary speaks loudly at night (Kimbundu seed expression 22)
The empty granary speaks loudly at night
Neglect becomes painful when need arises.
Open idiomMaori - New Zealand
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first (Maori seed expression 28)
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first
Confidence is not the same as wisdom.
Open idiomOshiwambo - Namibia
A cracked pot still carries water carefully (Oshiwambo seed expression 17)
A cracked pot still carries water carefully
Imperfect people or tools can still be useful.
Open idiomKimbundu - Angola
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm (Kimbundu seed expression 23)
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm
Skill must be guided by discipline.
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