The animal hide can best be straightened and smoothened when still fresh.
More African Proverbs:
Listening is the most difficult skill to learn and the most important to have.African
A worm cannot kill a fly.
African
The fly had life even before the dog had its wounds.
African
If you have ground nuts in your room expect rats.
African
Someone who wants everything looses everything.
African
If you lie the ancestors will punish you.
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