Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Wisdom is often lost in translation—or worse, in repetition. This film explores why "homely" Western sayings like "look before you leap" have lost their bite through over-exposure, and why we must turn to the vibrant traditions of Sub-Saharan Africa for fresh perspective. From the Yoruba to the Maasai, discover how these acerbic, melancholy, and witty observations provide the "sauce" for the bowl of life. #Wisdom #AfricanCulture #Philosophy #MentalHealth #Proverbs #TheSchoolOfLife Unlock all the content of The School of Life with a subscription to our podcast, articles, videos, and exercises, specially tailored to your needs. Get weekly insights for better relationships, deeper self-knowledge, and inner calm straight to your inbox. Sign up for more ideas, plus 10% off your first shop order: https://www.theschooloflife.com/signup/ You can read more on this and other subjects in our articles, here: https://www.theschooloflife.com/article/african-proverbs-to-remember/ “Many of humanity’s wisest ideas have been expressed in the form of proverbs. The difficulty is that many great proverbs have been weakened by centuries of over-exposure. The homely English saying ‘look before you leap’ undeniably contains a central nugget of wisdom. Yet to cite it blithely in its native place can feel underwhelming; it’s simply been said far too often for its truth to prove effective…” OUR COLLECTIONS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpcEwc0qydf2jSszQFSht81E https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpckOvZZ_AZjD7WM2p9-6NBv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpeUL1vz9Su7OmeghBDgmj7X https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpeypJMHfNbJ4RAFkRtmAN3P https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28XmpcpxBm1RoGRx4mVKNRIrKkG https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28Xmpcp7jXVszdNruKUtHZ2zuZb https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28Xmpfv2COuuJaKzy6E2n8nSMdi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwxNMb28Xmpc1qCJ6RYYh4rKNOOlKtFIK SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-school-of-life/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theschooloflife?lang=en CREDITS Written and Narration: Alain De Botton Animation: Gemma Green Hope