When a plate is covered, its contents are hidden.
More Swahili Proverbs:
He who desires to make something does not announce his intentions, just turns them into actions.Swahili
The area covered by your life is not as important as what you can build on it.
Swahili
The one who has helped others climb the ladder gets kicked in the teeth.
Swahili
If you see something and say nothing, you will have nothing to suffer for.
Swahili
A dancer will not become crippled for dancing calls for grace.
Swahili
Do not abuse palm-wine tappers while drunkness persists.
Swahili