Russian - Russia
The sun that delays still reaches the field (Russian seed expression 15)
The sun that delays still reaches the field
Progress can still happen even after a slow start.
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Setswana - Botswana
One basket cannot carry the harvest alone (Setswana seed expression 4)
One basket cannot carry the harvest alone
Large work needs cooperation.
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A borrowed calabash must return clean
Borrowed things should be respected and returned well.
Open idiomRussian - Russia
Two eyes see more than one (Russian seed expression 16)
Two eyes see more than one
Shared observation improves judgment.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
The bird that rises early finds the clean branch (Setswana seed expression 5)
The bird that rises early finds the clean branch
Early preparation brings better opportunity.
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The tree that gives shade is remembered in dry season
Good deeds are valued most during hardship.
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A cracked pot still carries water carefully (Russian seed expression 17)
A cracked pot still carries water carefully
Imperfect people or tools can still be useful.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
A patient hand unties the tightest knot (Setswana seed expression 6)
A patient hand unties the tightest knot
Calm persistence solves difficult problems.
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A goat tied near grain learns temptation
People placed near temptation need discipline.
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The market hears what the house whispers (Russian seed expression 18)
The market hears what the house whispers
Private actions can become public knowledge.
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The mouth that eats alone forgets the hands that cooked (Setswana seed expression 7)
The mouth that eats alone forgets the hands that cooked
Selfishness ignores those who contributed.
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The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon
Those closest to a problem understand it best.
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The hill teaches the knee humility (Russian seed expression 19)
The hill teaches the knee humility
Difficult journeys teach patience and respect.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
Rain does not ask one roof before it falls (Setswana seed expression 8)
Rain does not ask one roof before it falls
Trouble can affect everyone, so people should prepare together.
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A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush
Seeking guidance prevents avoidable trouble.
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A seed does not argue with the season (Russian seed expression 20)
A seed does not argue with the season
Growth requires timing and patience.
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The drum sounds louder when many hands answer (Setswana seed expression 9)
The drum sounds louder when many hands answer
Unity amplifies strength and influence.
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The sun that delays still reaches the field
Progress can still happen even after a slow start.
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