Congolese Sayings and Proverbs

Congolese Sayings and Proverbs

Do not like sleep, lest you become poor; Open your eyes, you will be full of bread.
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Open your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of science.
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of science; Insane people despise wisdom and education.
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Let the wise man listen, and he will increase his knowledge, and he who is intelligent will acquire skill.
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A deferred hope makes the heart sick, But a fulfilled desire is a tree of life.
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The sloth says: There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!
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The lazy soul has desires it cannot satisfy; But the soul of diligent men will be satisfied.
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