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An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.
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If your cornfield is far from your house, the birds will eat your corn.
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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.
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It is not work that kills, but worry.
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The fool speaks, the wise man listens.
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If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended forgive.
African Proverbs

One spoon of soup in need has more value than a pot of soup when we have an abundance of food.
African Proverbs

Home affairs are not talked about on the public square.
African Proverbs

If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.
African Proverbs

Even the colors of a chameleon are for survival not beauty.
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