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Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off.
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One person is a thin porridge; two or three people are a lump of ugali.
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It takes a village to raise a child.
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If your cornfield is far from your house, the birds will eat your corn.
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He who is destined for power does not have to fight for it.
African Proverbs

A friend is someone you share the path with.
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Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
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It is not work that kills, but worry.
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One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.
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Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.
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