2049 African Proverbs / Page 94
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When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk.1862.
When the mother monkey leaves her baby to fall, one must not blame the dried branch.1863.
When the mouse laughs at the cat there's a hole nearby.1864.
When the rain falls, it falls on both the freeborn and the slaves.1865.
When the river dries up, we will all see where the crocodile sleeps.1866.
When the shadow of a tree is bent, straighten the tree, not the shadow.1867.
When the snake is in the house, one need not discuss the matter at length.1868.
When the threads unite, they can tie the lion.1869.
When there is a big tree, small ones climb on its back to reach the sun.1870.
When there is a misunderstanding between the left leg and right leg the entire body falls down.1871.
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.1872.
When two ageing good friends fight, it's because of an old grouch.1873.
When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled.1874.
When vultures surround you, try not to die.1875.
When water stays for long it stinks.1876.
When weeds invade the land, it means the owner is absent.1877.
When you are rich, you are hated; when you are poor, you are despised.1878.
When you ask, you become a fool for a little while and when you don't ask you become a fool for the rest of your life.1879.
When you chase a fellow man reserve the strength to switch you back when he recharges and turns.1880.
When you cry for rain, you cry for mud too.