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Ubuhle bendoda izinkomo zayo.

“A man's beauty is his cattle.”

In traditional Zulu society a person's true worth and standing were measured by their cattle, not their looks.

— Traditional South Africa Wisdom, South Africa

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from South Africa

Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu.

“A person is a person through other people.”

Humanity and identity are shaped through relationships and community — the Ubuntu philosophy.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Akukho mpukane inqakulela enye.

“One fly does not provide for another.”

Each person must work for their own living; nobody can be idle and expect others to provide.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Ikhiwane elihle ligcwala izibungu.

“The nice fig is often full of worms.”

Attractive appearances can conceal hidden flaws or trouble.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Inkunzi isematholeni.

“The bull is among the calves.”

Today's great leaders were once ordinary, inexperienced beginners.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Indlela ibuza kwabaphambili.

“The way forward is asked from those who went ahead.”

Seek guidance and advice from those with more experience.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Akukho mango ongenaliba.

“There is no hillside without a grave.”

Death touches every place and everyone; it is universal and inevitable.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition