Xhosa - South Africa - Xhosa
The river that forgets its source loses its song (Xhosa seed expression 47)
The river that forgets its source loses its song
Meaning
People should remember their origin and values.
Literal translation
river forgets source loses song
Usage example
Keep your values; the river that forgets its source loses its song.
Keep your values; the river that forgets its source loses its song.
Cultural context
Additive seed entry for Xhosa / Xhosa. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.