East African Proverbs

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Let the relentless fist
be kissed.


The salt cannot be cooked;
the past is overlooked.


Full once they nibble,
fleas quibble.


Teeth in a hyena's face
always slide into place.


No donkey can cart
what weighs down your heart.


Outside a man is respected;
at home that man is neglected.


The strangers weep and leave;
family members grieve.


Even half-blind men
hope to see again.


True words end;
lies extend.


-ANONYMOUS
Translated by A.M Juster

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