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The dog that feeds on milk

Proverb in the local language
Ukarera imbwa nomukaka mangwana inofuma yokuruma.
Proverb's direct translation
When you rear a dog on milk, tomorrow it will bite you.
Proverb's meaning
If you are too kind to be careful, the same people you show kindness to will turn against you.
From: Shona in Zimbabwe

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