Congolese Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
11 Congolese Proverbs
A cat goes to a monastery, but she still remains a cat.
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A pretty basket does not prevent worries.
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A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.
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A priest sees people at their best, a lawyer at their worst, but
a doctor sees them as they really are.
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Death does not sound a trumpet.
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Little by little grow the bananas.
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Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest
bananas.
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No matter how full the river, it still wants to grow.
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No matter how hard you throw a dead fish in the water, it still
won't swim.
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What is said over the dead lion's body could not be said to him
alive.
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When the bee comes to your house, let her have beer; you may want
to visit the bee's house some day.
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