The one chased away with a stick comes back and the one chassed away with reason doesn’t come back.
More African Proverbs:
If you're very unkind today don't expect favours tomorrow.African
A child's fingers are not scalded by a piece of hot yam which his mother puts into his palm.
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When your leg is sinking your whole body should fill it.
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The words of the wise become sweet the day after.
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He who doesn't feel jealousy is not in love.
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You are not born a leader, you become one.
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