Zviro zviedzwa chembere yekwaChivi yakabika mabwe ikanwa muto
Always try new things, the old lady from Chivi cooked stones and drank the soup.
Tsanagudzo
Munhu haukwanise kuziva zvinhu zvitsva kana kuwana budiriro kana usina kuedza zvinhu zvitsva.
What the Words Say
Always try new things, the old lady from Chivi cooked stones and drank the soup.
What It Means
There is no reward if one does not try new things. Exploration is a rewarding.
Cultural Context
A very popular Shona saying, which seems to have been developed around a fable or folklore, the proverb recalls the exploits of an old lady who attempted to cook stones. It is not clear what the motive was but she was able to drink the soup, which implies that her exploits were not an entire waste. With this in mind the proverb teaches the importance of attempting and exploring new things as the key means towards discovery or new possibilities.
How It's Used
The proverb emphasizes the importance of exploring or trying new things. It is meant to address tentative people and jolt them into trying different and new things. It is also used to give support to adventurous personalities and encourage new endeavors by insisting that there is always some reward in trying something new.