Congolese Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
11 Congolese Proverbs
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“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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