2049 African Proverbs / Page 74
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The hunter in pursuit of an elephant does not stop to throw stones at birds.1462.
The hunter who is tracking an elephant does not stop to throw stones at birds.1463.
The hyena chasing two gazelles at the same will go to bed hungry.1464.
The hyena sleeps with the sheep.1465.
The insect that eats the leaf is under the leaf.1466.
The key that opens is also the key that locks.1467.
The key that unlocks is also the key that locks. Honor a child, and he will honor you.1468.
The kite in the skies doesn't feed on clouds.1469.
The knife that has been lent, never comes back alone.1470.
The kola nut stays longer in the mouths of those who value it.1471.
The land is never devoid of counselors.1472.
The last partridge will take the most arrows.1473.
The laughter of a child is the light of a house.1474.
The length of the rope determines the movement of the goat.1475.
The leopard does not sleep on a dry branch.1476.
The leopard that covers its black spots with hamaton dust solution will truly be exposed when the rain season comes.1477.
The life of a groundnut lies between two shells.1478.
The light of a thousand stars doesn't equal the light of the moon.1479.
The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.1480.
The lion may be king of the jungle but he knows, he shouldn't stand in the way of the elephant.