Russian - Russia
A bridge is built before the flood (Russian seed expression 27)
A bridge is built before the flood
Prepare before crisis arrives.
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Setswana - Botswana
Two eyes see more than one (Setswana seed expression 16)
Two eyes see more than one
Shared observation improves judgment.
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The empty granary speaks loudly at night
Neglect becomes painful when need arises.
Open idiomRussian - Russia
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first (Russian seed expression 28)
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first
Confidence is not the same as wisdom.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
A cracked pot still carries water carefully (Setswana seed expression 17)
A cracked pot still carries water carefully
Imperfect people or tools can still be useful.
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A sharp axe still needs a steady arm
Skill must be guided by discipline.
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The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow (Russian seed expression 29)
The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow
Work done today shows faith in the future.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
The market hears what the house whispers (Setswana seed expression 18)
The market hears what the house whispers
Private actions can become public knowledge.
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The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace
Respectful beginnings create good relationships.
Open idiomRussian - Russia
A stone in the shoe teaches every step (Russian seed expression 30)
A stone in the shoe teaches every step
Small problems can disturb big journeys.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
The hill teaches the knee humility (Setswana seed expression 19)
The hill teaches the knee humility
Difficult journeys teach patience and respect.
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Smoke tells where the fire is hiding
Signs reveal hidden problems.
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The elder tree bends before it breaks (Russian seed expression 31)
The elder tree bends before it breaks
Flexibility prevents destruction.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
A seed does not argue with the season (Setswana seed expression 20)
A seed does not argue with the season
Growth requires timing and patience.
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The moon borrows light but owns the night
People can use help and still make their own impact.
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A well shared never dries in one mouth (Russian seed expression 32)
A well shared never dries in one mouth
Shared resources last when managed fairly.
Open idiomSetswana - Botswana
The canoe moves when both paddles agree (Setswana seed expression 21)
The canoe moves when both paddles agree
Partnership requires alignment.
Open idiomEnglish - United States
A bridge is built before the flood
Prepare before crisis arrives.
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