Better a bad wife than an empty house.
More Ivorian Proverbs:
The twig that falls in the water will never become a fish.Ivorian
A bad son gives his mother a bad name.
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He who gives a monkey as a present doesn't keep hold of its tail.
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Taking aim for too long can ruin your eyes.
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Two flavors confuse the palate.
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If you are not going to bite, don't show your teeth.
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