He who gives a monkey as a present doesn’t keep hold of its tail.
More Ivorian Proverbs:
Mutual affection is when each gives his share.Ivorian
The stranger has big eyes but he doesn't see anything.
Ivorian
In the village that you don't know, the chickens have teeth.
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Taking aim for too long can ruin your eyes.
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Taking water from the same well doesn't make all the wives' gravy taste good.
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He who talks incessantly, talks nonsense.
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