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Swahili - Tanzania - Swahili

A mirror does not laugh at the face (Swahili seed expression 40)

A mirror does not laugh at the face

Meaning

Honest feedback should reveal, not mock.

Literal translation

mirror does not laugh

Usage example

Give correction kindly; a mirror does not laugh at the face.

Give correction kindly; a mirror does not laugh at the face.

Cultural context

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