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Luo - Kenya - Luo

A door closed gently can open again (Luo seed expression 38)

A door closed gently can open again

Meaning

Handle conflict with care to preserve future options.

Literal translation

gently closed door reopens

Usage example

Leave respectfully; a door closed gently can open again.

Leave respectfully; a door closed gently can open again.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Luo / Luo. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Gikuyu - Kenya Gutiri utuku utakua. Swahili - Kenya Pole pole ndio mwendo. Swahili - Kenya Haraka haraka haina baraka. Bemba - Zambia A door closed gently can open again (Bemba seed expression 38)