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Where there are experts there will be no lack of learners
― African Proverbs

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

He who doesn’t clean his mouth before breakfast always complains that the food is sour.
― African Proverbs

Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
― African Proverbs

Beautiful from behind, ugly in front.
― African Proverbs

An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
― African Proverbs

Milk and honey have different colors, but they share the same house peacefully
― African Proverbs

Make some money but don’t let money make you.
― African Proverbs

When your luck deserts you, even cold food burns.
― African Proverbs

Peace does not make a good ruler.
― African Proverbs

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