"A. "Tomorrow belongs to the people
who prepare for it today."
B. "A single bracelet does not jingle."
C. "Instruction in youth is like
engraving in stone."
D. "It is not what you call me but
what I answer to that matters."
“A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world.”
Proverbs often help those reading them to look at the world in a different way. Growing children understand that, even if they are not sure what a proverb is. They are able to process the message in unique and important ways. While they do not walk a linear path to understanding, they do imagine the world in ways that suit them best. They use their senses and those astonishing imaginations to listen, process, and come to terms with who they are, what they believe, and how they look at others, the world, and their families. It isn't easy; it is doable.
Proverbs are small bits of language that have come from the experiences of many. They make readers think, respond, and consider their meaning. The proverbs chosen for this lovely book encourage people of all ages to have a quiet look, and return to the reading often. Chosen by noted anthropologist Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Nelda LaTeef, with illustrations by Ms. LaTeef, they offer four proverbs on each colorful double-page spread. Their purpose in being placed together is due to their complimentary premise for living a best life. These scenes of daily life in Africa are sure to spark conversation, and perhaps to encourage all who read it to look more closely at writing personal proverbs.
"A. "It does no harm to be grateful.
B. "If you think your are too small to
make a difference, you haven't spent
a night with a mosquito."
C. "The one who forgives ends the
argument."
D. "If you close your eyes to facts,
you will learn through accidents."
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