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One cannot count on riches.
― African Proverbs

He who learns, teaches.
― African Proverbs

Hold a true friend with both hands.
― African Proverbs

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

Always being in a hurry does not prevent death, neither does going slowly prevent living.
― African Proverbs

If there is character, ugliness becomes beauty; if there is none, beauty becomes ugliness.
― African Proverbs

Dine with a stranger but save your love for your family.
― African Proverbs

A wise person will always find a way.
― African Proverbs

The hyena with a cub does not consume all the available food.
― African Proverbs

Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.
― African Proverbs

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