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373. Bukki wiiri-wiiri, jaari Ndaari. (2,6,8,9,14,19)<br />
Lu bukki wiiri wiiri, jaari ndaari. (2,8)<br />
However much an hyena wanders about, he will eventually come to his den.<br />
There are some things which a person will inevitably return to, things which he did<br />
habitually, even if planned to abandon them.<br />
Influence of Others<br />
374. Ndoxum kese du forox. (2,3,5,6,20)<br />
Pure water never turns sour.<br />
Water does not alter itself. Any change is due to something foreign in the water. Likewise<br />
it is often due to the influence of others that people change their ideas.<br />
Souleyman and Omar decide to leave their village to go work in the city. They agree to<br />
keep it secret until their departure. However Omar’s family learns of their plans and<br />
prevents him from leaving. Omar accuses Souleman of having betrayed him. Souleyman<br />
defends himself saying he would never do anything like that. His uncle who has been<br />
listening to the argument interrupts with this proverb.<br />
A man has a sheep to sell, and comes to an agreement on the price with a buyer. When he<br />
gets home he tells his wife that he is selling the sheep for 7,000 cfa. His wife tells him that<br />
he is stupid because the sheep is worth at least 30,000 cfa. The next day when the buyer<br />
comes around to pick up his sheep, the seller announces that the price has changed. The<br />
buyer then quotes this proverb.<br />
Injustice<br />
375. Lu waay nangu, teg ko ko dagan na. (2,9)<br />
Lu nit nangu, teg ko ko dagan na. (15,19)<br />
It is legitimate to place on someone any burden he is willing to accept.<br />
An injustice becomes a justice the moment a person accepts to carry the burden. It is an<br />
encouragement to fight against injustice and not just accept it.<br />
Insolence<br />
376. Ku reew, amul saans. (19)<br />
The insolent and rude person has no sense.<br />
377. Ku reew ñàkk lépp. (1)<br />
The insolent lose everything.<br />
378. Reewaande ga du jariñ mukk. (13)<br />
Insolence is never of use.<br />
379. Xale bu reew, toolam du ñor. (19)<br />
The field of an insolent child does not ripen.<br />
Insults<br />
380. Ku xaste, waxeef nga loo doon. (1)<br />
He who denigrates someone reveals who he really is himself.<br />
381. Ku bañ ñu saaga la, doo saagaante. (20)<br />
If you do not want people to insult you don't insult others.<br />
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