Here are 20 Setswana piletso (proverbs or sayings) that would be suitable for a Standard 7 student:
- Modimo o siame, o tla tshepa - God is good; trust Him.
- Tshepa go thuba, go sebetsa go thuba - Trust is hard-earned; work for it.
- Dinthuwa di siama ka fa tlase - Good things come to those who wait.
- O seka wa latlha modiro wa gago - Never give up on your work.
- Go seka go latlhega maikutlo - Don’t let your feelings make you weak.
- Mokgwa ga o fele, leleko le a go rata - A good habit is hard to break; persistence pays off.
- Fetola mekgwa, go a thusa - Change your ways; it can help you.
- Ngwana o a kgotsofa fa a fa sebaki - A child is happy when they have a mentor.
- Tla ka batho ba ba molemo - Surround yourself with good people.
- Nako e a tsamaea, empa e a fela - Time passes but it also brings change.
- Se se sa go thusang, ke se se sa go amoga - If it doesn’t help you, let it go.
- Go na le tsela ya go etela - There is always a way to progress.
- Boloi bo boima, empa bofa ba le metsi - Destiny is difficult, but healers are always there.
- Mma ko dipe, o tla firitha - If you endure troubles, you will overcome.
- O a itlhophela, tlolela mo piwa - You choose your path, and step into your goals.
- Se a se kgotsofala, se se a tsweledisa - What you fulfill leads to more success.
- Gape ke fa o loma borai - Even if you stumble, keep getting up.
- Dikgaba di se di foleng, di aba ditlhare - Even if troubles come, they also bring healing.
- Ditlhopho di ka lefa, empa boikaelelo bo bjo - Choices may be hard, but sustainability is key.
- O seka wa boifa kgope, fa o na le mekgwa e meka - Don’t fear storms, if your roots are strong.
These proverbs can serve not just as lessons, but also as motivational quotes for the students to reflect on. Each saying encapsulates wisdom about perseverance, trust, personal growth, and surrounding oneself with positivity.