2049 African Proverbs / Page 156
- 1551. The sight of books removes sorrows from the heart.
 - 1552. The sky is wide enough for two birds to fly without their wings touching.
- 1553. The smaller the lizard the greater the hope of becoming a crocodile.
- 1554. The smoke caused by meat which is roasted does not cause pain in the eyes of a hungry person.
- 1555. The snail leaves its trail wherever it goes.
- 1556. The son shoots a leopard; the father is proud.
- 1557. The song sang by men when going to hunt is not the same song they sing when they come back.
- 1558. The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes didn't have tears.
- 1559. The sparrow says: "I have not eaten... so the parrot will not eat either."
- 1560. The spirits are the strength and counsel to the living.
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