Proverb in the local language
Mpese fwidi mu mwamba, kiese kiandi kididi.
Why did the cockroach die?
Proverb's direct translation
The cockroach which dies in the sauce was victim of its joy to eat.
Proverb's meaning
Don't enjoy too much.
Equivalent proverb
Too much of anything is bad.
From: Kongo
General comments
The Kongo live in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo Kinshasa), the Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville) and Angola.
