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A lazyman and a footpath

Proverb in the local language
KuviatÇ meñlÇa mÇ to o.
Proverb's direct translation
A lazy man does not make a farm close to the footpath (if he does so, he will be exposing his laziness to the people passing).
Proverb's meaning
Do not foolishly advertise your weaknesses.
From: Ewe
General comments
The Ewe live in Togo and Ghana in West Africa.

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