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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 29 Dec 2017

    Today’s African #proverb: The child who owns only one set of clothes doesn't play in the rain. A Yoruba proverb sent by Aghomo Stanley in Lagos, Nigeria Please use the form at the end of this page to send us your African proverb: http://bbc.in/2C4T1OH pic.twitter.com/5V3iNt6cUN

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      1. Romeo Busiku‏ @Romeo_Busiku 29 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The underprivileged or disadvantaged people, are always careful not to get involved in any activity that depletes or misuses the little resources available in their possession.

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      1. St3v Geek0 👽 👾 🤖‏ @PontsoMoletsane 29 Dec 2017
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        "The locust flies on a full belly" - Sepedi proverb, South Africa

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      1. kunle sanni‏ @djstorch 30 Dec 2017
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        I love this proverb. It makes so much sense. A child must not compare him/herself to others

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      1. Mola‏ @molabaebie 30 Dec 2017
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        With all these sacks of used clothing being dumped in Africa daily the child will have more very soon

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      1. Ayobami Olunloyo‏ @ayobamiolunloyo 29 Dec 2017
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        i.e. “Cut your coat according to your size.”

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      1. Black Dude.  🇳🇬 🐦‏ @Kvng_Adewale 29 Dec 2017
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        Oro agba !

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      1. AfricaSIF.org‏ @AfricaSIF Jan 2
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        Also explains why wealthy can take bigger risks - if something goes wrong, there’s always backup. #Respect to all the #socent and #impinv who go all in.

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      1. Ojo koladebrainiac‏ @koladebrainiac 31 Dec 2017
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        Alakisa to n jo loru ....

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      1. Hope Kasedde‏ @Kosi_HopeK 30 Dec 2017
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        Same thing as cut your coat according to your clothes. Live on your own terms

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      1. Monsignor‏ @munashe_20 29 Dec 2017
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        An ugly girl must learn to have good sex- Zimbabwe

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