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Lingala - DR Congo

The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first (Lingala seed expression 28)

The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first

Confidence is not the same as wisdom.

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English - Australia

A hidden thorn still waits for bare feet

Unresolved problems can hurt later.

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Emakhuwa - Mozambique

A sharp axe still needs a steady arm (Emakhuwa seed expression 23)

A sharp axe still needs a steady arm

Skill must be guided by discipline.

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Lingala - DR Congo

The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow (Lingala seed expression 29)

The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow

Work done today shows faith in the future.

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English - Australia

The song is sweeter when the chorus joins

Shared effort improves success and joy.

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Emakhuwa - Mozambique

The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace (Emakhuwa seed expression 24)

The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace

Respectful beginnings create good relationships.

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Lingala - DR Congo

A stone in the shoe teaches every step (Lingala seed expression 30)

A stone in the shoe teaches every step

Small problems can disturb big journeys.

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English - Australia

A basket woven in haste drops the maize

Rushed work often fails.

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Emakhuwa - Mozambique

Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Emakhuwa seed expression 25)

Smoke tells where the fire is hiding

Signs reveal hidden problems.

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Lingala - DR Congo

The elder tree bends before it breaks (Lingala seed expression 31)

The elder tree bends before it breaks

Flexibility prevents destruction.

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English - Australia

The cloud that gathers quietly may bring the strongest rain

Quiet preparation can produce powerful results.

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Emakhuwa - Mozambique

The moon borrows light but owns the night (Emakhuwa seed expression 26)

The moon borrows light but owns the night

People can use help and still make their own impact.

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Lingala - DR Congo

A well shared never dries in one mouth (Lingala seed expression 32)

A well shared never dries in one mouth

Shared resources last when managed fairly.

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English - Australia

A door closed gently can open again

Handle conflict with care to preserve future options.

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Emakhuwa - Mozambique

A bridge is built before the flood (Emakhuwa seed expression 27)

A bridge is built before the flood

Prepare before crisis arrives.

Open idiom

Lingala - DR Congo

The road to the field starts at the doorstep (Lingala seed expression 33)

The road to the field starts at the doorstep

Big goals begin with small first actions.

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English - Australia

The ant carries tomorrow one grain at a time

Steady small effort builds future security.

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Emakhuwa - Mozambique

The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first (Emakhuwa seed expression 28)

The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first

Confidence is not the same as wisdom.

Open idiom