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Over many centuries, the African people have offered the world an abundance of proverbs, fables, riddles, songs and poetry that have been passed down orally from generation to generation. Now this comprehensive collection carries readers on a journey of cultural discovery, offering meaningful, often poetic words as a source of learning and inspiration. With an entry for each day, this lovely volume conveys the depth of diversity of African people and provides a commemoration of Africa's rich cultural heritage.

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"""Haste, haste, doesn't bring blessings."" - Swahili of East Africa proverb ""There is no easy walk to freedom."" - Nelson Mandela ""By coming and going, a bird weaves its nest."" - Ashanti of Ghana proverb on perseverance"

Haste, haste, doesn't bring blessings. - Swahili of East Africa proverb There is no easy walk to freedom. - Nelson Mandela By coming and going, a bird weaves its nest. - Ashanti of Ghana proverb on perseverance

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Julia Stewart is the author of African Names and The African American Book of Days. She speaks Swahili and holds a master's degree in African Studies.

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