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If I am in harmony with my family, that’s success.
― African Proverbs

Beautiful from behind, ugly in front.
― African Proverbs

Rich people sometimes eat bad food.
― African Proverbs

What you learn is what you die with
― African Proverbs

At the bottom of patience one finds heaven.
― African Proverbs

“If you offend, ask for a pardon; if offended, forgive”. Forgive the one, who is guilty to you. Apologize if you made a mistake.
― African Proverbs

If you run after two hares you will catch neither
― African Proverbs

If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
― African Proverbs

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

A small house will hold a hundred friends.
― African Proverbs

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