24 Burundian Proverbs
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A mother's behind sins when it sits down.2.
A mother's wrath does not survive the night.3.
A rich man who does not know himself is worth less than a poor man who does.4.
An elephant does not get tired carrying his trunk.5.
Better to kiss an ugly woman than to lick yourself.6.
Dogs don't love people, they love the place where they are fed.7.
Don't tell any more fairy tales when the child has gone to sleep.8.
If a young woman says no to marriage just wait until her breasts sag.9.
If you are dancing with your rivals, don't close your eyes.10.
It is easy to pull a thorn out of someone else's skin.11.
The fetus that is afraid of criticism is never born.12.
The hyena sleeps with the sheep.13.
The lazy one is pregnant in the sowing season.14.
The reception has more value than the invitation.15.
Too many words blacken your ears.16.
Two lightning flashes cannot come from one cloud.17.
When others have received, you may still receive, because God is always present.18.
When the master of the house tells a lie, then offer him a chair.19.
Where there is love there is no darkness.20.
Who built the drum knows best what is inside.