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Shyness of the tortoise

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Proverb in the local language
Drinza si, okuku dra oboa.
Proverb's direct translation
Due to shyness, the tortoise died in its shell.
Proverb's meaning
Don't let opportunities pass you by because of your shyness.
From: Lugbara
General comments
The Lugbara live in Uganda and DRC.

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