Shona Tribe Quotable Quotes, set three

When a drum begins to play a higher pitch it’s about to break

Water that can be spoilt can also be purified

A naughty cripple will dance while balancing by the wall

Only tease the handicapped after death.

Big mountains pass on the mist to each other.

Is it not pride, when those who live in the mountains ask those on the ground for cornerstones?

To climb a mountain you must go up round the mountain

Behind the grave there is no prayer

No matter how thorough a crow bathes, it is black

A wasp may be crooked, but it has the motivation.

A fool who asks is good

An offer comes from where another comes.

A big group of mice won’t leave traces

A prince is a slave when far from his kingdom.

A small bird may fend for food in the husks whilst its heart is in the grain

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