Search for proverbs by keyword or author 

General Proverbs

“If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended, forgive”. Forgive the one, who is guilty to you. Apologize if you made a mistake.
African Proverbs

Patience attracts happiness; it brings near that which is far.
African Proverbs

Much wealth brings many enemies.
African Proverbs

A ripe melon falls by itself.
African Proverbs

No partridge scratches the ground in search of food for another
African Proverbs

Beautiful from behind, ugly in front.
African Proverbs

An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
African Proverbs

You always learn a lot more when you lose than when you win
African Proverbs

Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won’t eat you.
African Proverbs

Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food.
African Proverbs

Proverbs by Authors


Proverbs by Category

Submit a Proverb

Make sure you have searched the entire proverbs and the proverb doesn't exist before adding as new proverb!
Make sure you have an account and you are signed in before submitting a proverb!

Contact Us


Send us a mail and we will get in touch with you soon!

You can email us at: contact@fancyread.com
Fancyread Inc.