"Mwanake ni wega wa thi, ni njamba ya ruciu!" (A young man is the foundation of the land, a warrior of the future!)
"Murwithia arume aari kihii"
(He who circumcises the boy was a boy, too) - This proverb emphasizes that everyone has been young and has gone through similar stages of life.
"Murwithia arume ni arwithagio"
(He who circumcises the male was circumcised) - Similar to the above, this proverb highlights that those who are now in positions of authority were once in the position of those they now guide.
"Muthakwa wa athi nduthiragwo ni gicanjara"
(The 'muthakwa-tree' will not discontinue to produce branches of only one shape) - This proverb means that like father like son, or that one's character and actions are often reflected in their children.
"Muthinio ni kuona aruga muthinio ni wagi"
(He who is troubled by having (property) is better off than he who is troubled by poverty) - This proverb suggests that it is better to have some possessions than to be completely destitute.
"Mutego ti ngoro, ni wathi warera"
(It is not the trap that counts, but the art of trapping) - This proverb highlights that a good archer is known by his aim, not his arrows, or that the skill and strategy are more important than the tools used.
"Muciriri kirimu ndaigaga muthigi thi"
(He who advises a fool does not lay down his 'muthigi') - This proverb means that even when advising someone, you should not lower your standards or act as if you are not an expert.
"Mucukani ndari mucii mwega"
(A slanderer has no peaceful home) - This proverb means that a person who spreads gossip or lies will not have a peaceful life.
"Mugambo uri kugua thi nduoyagwo; woyagwo na ungi"
(A word that has fallen to the ground cannot be picked up: it is picked up by another) - This proverb means that time and words can never be recalled.
"Mugambo uroigwo ndugukagwo"
(A word given must not be retaken) - This proverb means that once you have made a promise, you should not go back on it.