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The bird flies…

Proverb in the local language
Lou mpithie naw, naw dala thi soufe.
Proverb's direct translation
The bird flies but always returns to the ground.
Proverb's meaning
Be realistic. Return home.
Equivalent proverb
Keep you feet on the ground. East or west, home is best.
From: Wolof
General comments
The Wolof live in Senegal, the Gambia and Mauritania in West Africa.

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