Lies that build are better than truths that destroy.
More Senegalese Proverbs:
A healthy ear can stand hearing sick words.Senegalese
The chameleon changes color to match the earth, the earth doesn't change color to match the chameleon.
Senegalese
If the eye do not admire, the heart will not desire.
Senegalese
Don't try to make someone hate the person he loves, for he will still go on loving, but he will hate you.
Senegalese
Trusting in wealth is like looking for feathers on turtles.
Senegalese
What a cow eats a calf drinks.
Senegalese