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How do you tell if it has suceeded or failed?

Proverb in the local language
Raha mahavoa mahafaty, raha tsy mahavoa mahafanina
Proverb's direct translation
If it succeeds it kills, or if doesn’t succeed it hurts.
Proverb's meaning
Like the strike of a bull, imposing discipline on a child has a purpose and consequences.
From: Madagascar

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