If the sun claims that it has power over the moon, let it come and shine at night.
Meaning: Do not make promises you cannot meet. Do not boast of what you cannot do. Always back your word with action. Lead by example.
No matter how big a tree is, it must bow to the wind when it passes by.
Meaning: No man has power over death. Respect your elders that your days may be long, no matter your personality.
The tree that does not know how to dance will be taught by the wind.
Meaning: It is your situation that determines how you live e.g A prisoner must live like a prisoner, the poor cannot imitate the rich. Every man's action is governed by what he needs and desires.
If it were all well up in the trees, the hawk would not have come down to look for chicken.
Meaning: There is no place on earth where all is perfectly well. Everyone has a cross to carry, no matter whom you are and where you are.
When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffer.
Meaning: When those in power are at war within themselves, those under their power suffer.
Those who have their palm kernal cracked for them by benevolent spirit should at laugh at the misfortune of others.
Meaning: Never use your position (influence) to oppress or mock the less privileged. God who created the rich also created the poor. The world is not your own.
The goat that ventured into the lion's den would not live to tell the story of what transpired.
Meaning: Man got to know his limitation. Do not take risk that is equal to your life.
When the cats hold their feast, the rat must not go to behold.
Meaning: Avoid taking risks that can take your life. Never make friend with danger.
It is surprise that the cock should hold grudge against the pot, instead of the knife that killed it.
Meaning: The consequence of evil done sometimes does not fall on those who initiate it, but on those who execute it, sometimes people are wrongly accused.
The chameleon believe so much in unity, that is why it changes its colour to the colour of the things around it.
Meaning: Be friendly, unity is strength. If you want to be united to others, you must follow their rules.
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