Xhosa - South Africa - Xhosa
A mirror does not laugh at the face (Xhosa 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 Xhosa / Xhosa. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.