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Fruit on a tree is not for everyone

Proverb in the local language
Chakata iri pasi ndeyavanhu vose; asi iri mumuti ndeyowagona kukwira.
Proverb's direct translation
The fruit on the ground belongs to everyone; that on the tree is for him who dan climb.
Proverb's meaning
Don't take anything for granted unless it is in your possession.
From: Shona in Zimbabwe

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