A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.
More Congolese Proverbs:
Man is like palm-wine: when young, sweet but without strength; in old age, strong but harsh.Congolese
Death does not sound a trumpet.
Congolese
An idiot will cross an ox with an elephant.
Congolese
No matter how long the night may be, the day is sure to come
Congolese
The teeth are smiling, but is the heart?
Congolese
What is said over the dead lion's body, could not be said to him alive.
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