42 Nilotic Proverbs
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A father without sons is like a bow without arrows.2.
A friend is like a source of water during a long voyage.3.
A friend is like a water source for a long journey.4.
A friend is someone you share the path with.5.
A friend works in the light of the sun, an enemy in the dark.6.
A generous man must eat if he wants to continue to be one.7.
A guest is a gift, a thief a tragedy.8.
A herdsman must yell to enter the fence.9.
A mother's tenderness for her children is as discreet as the dwe that kisses the earth.10.
A pilgrim, even if a sultan, is poor.11.
A sandstorm passes; the stars remain.12.
A village without elderly is like a tree without roots.13.
An undecided man is the worst disaster of the village.14.
Confiding a secret to an unworthy person is like carrying grain in a bag with a hole.15.
Do not insult a crocodile while your feet are still in the water.16.
Do not wait until tomorrow to hunt.17.
Every man leaves his footprints.18.
Harsh words hurt more than a poisonous arrow.19.
If the tiger sits, do not think it is out of respect.20.
If you have a lot, give some of your possessions; if you have little; give some of your heart.