You ask for the ancestors’ help and then help yourself.
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Fire that is surrounded by elders cannot burn you.African
A man's in-law is his spirit.
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Anyone suffering from a running stomach is never afraid of the dark.
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A person who is not disciplined cannot be cautioned.
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It's only when you aim at one spot that your urine foams.
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It is only when you look down that you can see your nose.
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