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Flowers and fruits

Proverb in the local language
Ʒiri yirigi pum, ka yɛlimaŋli deei wali.
Proverb's direct translation
Lies produce flowers, but it is the truth that gets the fruits.
Proverb's meaning
Speaking the truth is better than telling lies.
From: Mole-Dagbon
General comments
Mole-Dagbon (or Mole-Dagbani) are also known as Mole-Dagomba. They live in Ghana, Togo, Mali, Ivory Coast, Benin and Burkina Faso in West Africa.

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