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The eagle and the hawk

Proverb in the local language
Egbe belu, ugo belu. Nke sibe ya ebene nku akwariya.
Proverb's direct translation
Let the hawk perch, let the eagle perch. The one who says the other should not perch, let his wings break.
Proverb's meaning
Always be tolerant.
Equivalent proverb
Live and let live.
From: Igbo of Nigeria

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