The
Book of African Proverbs A Collection of Timeless Wisdom, Wit, Sayings, &
Advice by Gerd de Lay from Penguin Random House. Has a collects over 1,200 of the best, most profound
and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people. Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to
as “the Dark Continent” in the sense that Africa’s culture and people were
largely mysterious and unknown to Europeans. Even today with all the
information we have at our disposal, Africa is still viewed by many as a
monolithic entity instead of a great continent with a myriad of diverse
nations, cultures, and inhabitants.
