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An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
― African Proverbs
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A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
― African Proverbs
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Dogs do not actually prefer bones to meat; it is just that no one ever gives them meat.
― African Proverbs
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The surface of the water is beautiful, but it is no good to sleep on.
― African Proverbs
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If you are looking for a fly in your food it means that you are full.
― African Proverbs
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Man is like a pepper, till you have chewed it you do not know how hot it is.
― African Proverbs
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As porridge benefits those who heat and eat it, so does a child benefit those that rear it.
― African Proverbs
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A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn.
― African Proverbs
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It is not work that kills, but worry.
― African Proverbs
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When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
― African Proverbs
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