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A diminished currency and a debtor

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Proverb in the local language
ባለቤቱ ያቀለለውን አሞሌ ባለ ዕዳ አይቀበለውም
Proverb's direct translation
A debtor will not accept an amole (salt bar used as currency) if its proprietor has diminished it.
Proverb's meaning
Hard work brings pride and honor.
From: Amhara of Ethiopia

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