Zimbabwean Proverbs

“The stone in the water does not know the pain of the stone in the sun.”

Those who are comfortable cannot truly understand the suffering of those who are not.

“The eagle that flies highest sees the farthest.”

Rising above daily concerns provides perspective and vision.

“Every step forward, no matter how small, is a step closer to the destination.”

All progress counts, regardless of how insignificant it may seem.

“The axe forgets, but the tree remembers.”

Those who inflict harm may forget their actions, but the wounded carry the scars.

“Scars remind us that the past is real.”

Our wounds and experiences are evidence of survival and the reality of what we have endured.

“The tree with the deepest roots withstands the strongest wind.”

Those with the strongest foundations endure the greatest challenges.

“The rock does not fear the rain.”

Those who are solid in their convictions are not troubled by passing difficulties.

“He who throws the stone forgets, but he who is hit remembers forever.”

Those who cause harm easily forget, but the victims carry the memory permanently.