He who holds somebody on the ground is holding himself too.
More African Proverbs:
It's the big birds that teach the young ones to flight.African
It is childish to remain in a hole when you can take yourself out.
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The nail that sticks out is the one that gets hammered down.
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Before shooting, one must aim.
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If you are not an animal you will never find yourself in a trap.
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There is no day that goes without the moon and no day that goes without sunrise and sunset.
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