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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 15

    Today’s African #proverb: Those who reap in the sun will eat in the shade. A Swahili proverb sent by J Alfaisal, Limuru, Kenya. How do you interpret this proverb? https://bbc.in/2GS1J91 pic.twitter.com/4MdwYycRN8

    11:00 PM - 15 Aug 2018
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      2. Mercy‏ @aposmercy Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Hard work always pays.

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      3. Mercy‏ @aposmercy Aug 15
        Replying to @aposmercy @BBCAfrica

        If you work hard you will enjoy the benefits of your labour

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      1. Tomas T. Nghoshi‏ @ttnghoshi Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Work like a slave to eat like a king

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      2. Barton Landrum‏ @BngzraLandrum Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @sninalthat

        I’d say that it means you must work hard and smart to succeed.

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      1. Stephen Obiri Joseph‏ @stephenjobiri Aug 16
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        A rightfully earned wealth or wage is enjoyable and brings good along

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      1. Dr. Lemchi Stanley‏ @lemstanno Aug 16
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        It's also an Igbo proverb...onye ruo na anwu, orie na ndo

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      1. Spurs Philo‏ @SpursPhilo Aug 16
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Its sounds stupid saying it in English

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      1. TLRUDD‏ @TLRUDD2 Aug 16
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Love it 🇰🇪

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      1. Tar Deux‏ @ArcaneAce Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Work hard now and get your reward later

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      1. Adesina Ebenezer Olu‏ @adesina_olu Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @NIPOSTNIG

        Make hay while the sun shines.

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      2. Ray OWALLA‏ @OWALLARay Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Aren't reaping and eating the same??

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      3. Tar Deux‏ @ArcaneAce Aug 15
        Replying to @OWALLARay @BBCAfrica

        No

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      1. Henry Ede Eze (DVM)‏ @edezede1 Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        There is also an Igbo proverb exactly as this one except the "reap" is replaced with "work" or "cultivate" "A luo na anwu, e rie na ndo" It means when you toil hard to make a living, you will definitely enjoy the benefit later on... Hard work pays off eventually.

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      1. wake up( ˙-˙ )I am UKAIRISA.‏ @2wari Aug 15
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        The house is easier to maintain. Tall buildings are difficult to maintain.

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      1. wake up( ˙-˙ )I am UKAIRISA.‏ @2wari Aug 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Humble attitude is self-sacrifice love, is there a human right? worry. It is necessary to connect with the administration. You should study the law without just claiming freedom. Farmers are professionals. It is an important occupation for people. A house with a garden is better.

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