The death of an elderly man is like a burning library.
More Ivorian Proverbs:
Too much discussion will lead to a row.Ivorian
A little leaven smoothes away the whole lump.
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He who cannot sleep can still dream.
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The stranger has big eyes but he doesn't see anything.
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Too much discussion means a quarrel.
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Mutual affection gives each his share.
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