It is unwise for one to think that a hen will ever be accorded respect in the land of the hawks.
More African Proverbs:
The bee that carries honey in its mouth carries a sting in its tail.African
No plant comes to flower but to wither.
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The fall of a dead leaf is a warning to the green ones.
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There is a wise reason why a cock can't sound like a turkey.
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The drum is the favourite instrument of the spirits.
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The horns cannot be too heavy for the cow that bears them.
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