A COLLECTION OF GOOD WORDS
非洲谚语
African Proverbs
Having a goal is just a dream with a deadline.
有一个目标只是一个有期限的梦想。
The worst person doesn't lack some good deeds.
最坏的人并不缺乏一些好的行为。
Even the high and noble bow before the barber.
甚至那位高贵的理发师也向他鞠躬。
The key that opens is also the key that locks.
打开的钥匙也是锁上的钥匙。
The death of a man doesn't make his wives men.
男人的死不能使他的妻子成为男人。
Bad luck for one man is good luck for another.
对一个人来说坏运气对另一个人来说就是好运气。
If a tree is cursed even its shade is unclean.
树若被咒诅，它的荫也不洁净。
You can't become a teacher before your taught.
在你教书之前，你不可能成为一名教师。
Where comes a great man he doesn't come alone.
伟人从不孤单。
Do not call to a dog with a whip in your hand.
手里拿着鞭子的狗，不要叫它。
The one whose foot you heal kicks you with it.
你医治的那只脚用它踢你。
Until the snake is dead do not drop the stick.
除非蛇死了，否则不要丢下棍子。
KEEP EXPLORING
沿着这个主题，再读几句。
What you help a child to love can be more important than what you help him to learn.
你帮助孩子去爱什么可能比你帮助他去学习什么更重要。
You may choose your friends but not your neighbours.
你可以选择朋友，但不能选择邻居。
It is unwise for one to think that a hen will ever be accorded respect in the land of the hawks.
认为一只母鸡在鹰的地盘上会受到尊重是不明智的。
To remove a fly from a friend's forehead never use a hatchet.
要把朋友额头上的苍蝇除去，千万别用斧头。
Being blind doesn't mean one cannot dream or imagine.
失明并不意味着一个人不能梦想或想象。
Remember the wisdom of your ancestors in order to become wise.
记住祖先的智慧，才能成为智者。