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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 14 Dec 2017

    Today’s African #proverb: Better a living fly than a dead lion. A Kirundi proverb sent by Emery Niyonkuru in Bujumbura, Burundi What do you think this proverb means? Please use the form at the end of this page to send us your African proverb: http://bbc.in/2AsyPZL pic.twitter.com/UnNBfuU0QI

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      1. Pierre Gilson Jr.‏ @WriterOfEpics 14 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Just because you're poor doesn't mean you have less. Those who have more wealth are still lacking something that is worth more than riches.

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      1. Ojima Salifu-Appiah‏ @ojima_appiah 15 Dec 2017
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        When there is life there is hope

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      1. Harold mwamburi‏ @harold_mwamburi 14 Dec 2017
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        Something at your reach is equally better than that which doesn't help you out in anyway

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      1. nicholas kariuki‏ @muthaara 14 Dec 2017
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        better little you have than more you dont have

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      1. Esther Chibangulula‏ @ezzybobo 14 Dec 2017
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        It means that you have to be content with what you have, a fly is at the bottom of the food chain whereas a lion is at the top.

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      1. TIWA ELBO‏ @twaha_elbo 16 Dec 2017
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        One is better da nothing

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      1. Kalaluka Kapungu‏ @wanchimbi 15 Dec 2017
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        It means cowardice pays, you will continue spreading cholera alive

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      1. Jackline Kiarie‏ @Jacklin58570767 15 Dec 2017
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        Could it be similar to a bird in hand is worth more than 10 in the bush? 🤔

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      1. E N E G B A N I‏ @AchileEbikwo 14 Dec 2017
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        This proverb isn't particularly African

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