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Stay close to mother

Proverb in the local language
Iri ndi mace sikugwa m'mbuna.
Proverb's direct translation
The person who stays close to their mother does not fall in the trap.
Proverb's meaning
Always listen to the advice of elders (or mothers) to avoid problems.
From: Chewa
General comments
The Chewa live in Zambia and Malawi.

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