AFRICAN PROVERB
(proverb)
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Said to have originated in the Cameroons.
This proverb has been claimed by Nigerian tribes, but documentation does not male that clear.
See Hillary Rodham Clinton who used part of this proverb for a book title.
Thought to be of Ethiopian Origin
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A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.