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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Nov 15

    Today’s African #proverb: If you stay away from elders because of bad breath, you will not learn wisdom. Sent by Ugochukwu Anorue, Lagos, Nigeria, and Kuir Lual Bul, Nairobi, Kenya. How do you interpret this proverb? https://bbc.in/2JPKxSY pic.twitter.com/Be0Ox5atay

    11:00 PM - 15 Nov 2018
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    • Kevin Savvy ObiDiya Tackie (iB) sithabile dlamini Nene Baah Weyinmi Orighoye AJ Ãmïx Phïx Imangb
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      1. Mr Mtshemla‏ @Siyacom Nov 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Look past the little things to gain much more

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      2. Nessaa 💫 🌹‏ @EwuraHux Nov 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I believe that this means that elders have their flaws as well as wisdom. If you choose to distance yourself from them because of their flaws, you'd also loose out on the wisdom they possess.

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      1. Danielette‏ @danie2600 Nov 16
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        Some uncomfortable situations are beneficial to you. Get out of your comfort zone

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      1. Collin Mukiza‏ @Collin_Mukiza Nov 16
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        Small inconveniences should not deter your quest for wisdom, don't be shy..ask the elders

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      1. Kaya‏ @TekirCelebi Nov 15
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        İf you like roses, you need to endure torns

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      1. sithabile dlamini‏ @SithabileD Nov 17
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        lol.

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      1. Omowunmi Fred-ahmadu‏ @owunmifreds Nov 16
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        Always look at the big picture in your quest for achievements, ignore the distractions.

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      1. CordeliaW‏ @CordeliaW9 Nov 16
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        The advice from elderly people is always very important,it's not good to take it lightly...

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      1. Peter deRock‏ @EvangPeter1 Nov 16
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        Nothing good comes cheap

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      1. Danny Slim‏ @daniel_asare Nov 16
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        Don't think your issue is too pertinent to ask for advice. I opened up to a taxi driver i barely knew and he gave me an advice of a lifetime.

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      1. Dixon Odur‏ @DixonOdur Nov 15
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        One's insecurities can be their ruin

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      1. K.O. Asante-Boateng‏ @owu6u Nov 15
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        Ay!

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      1. Birura Thibilisse‏ @Nku_Thi Nov 15
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        I think this means that it's better to be on the right line of elders who know more for benefitting from them good behaviours and manner of treating things and living.

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