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Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food.
― African Proverbs

Rich people cook their food in a potsherd.
― African Proverbs

The fool speaks, the wise man listens.
― African Proverbs

Patience is the key which solves all problems.
― African Proverbs

If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
― African Proverbs

Peace is costly but it is worth the expense.
― African Proverbs

Coffee and love taste best when hot.
― African Proverbs

The friends of our friends are our friends.
― African Proverbs

A large chair does not make a king.
― African Proverbs

When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it
― African Proverbs

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