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No pots, plenty of pumpkins

Proverb in the local language
Matsanga ahlantela labangenambita.
Proverb's direct translation
Those who do not have pots, often get a good harvest of pumpkins.
Proverb's meaning
Opportunity often presents itself to people who are not ready to take advantage of it.
From: Swaziland and South Africa
General comments
In Uganda they say "those without teeth get plenty of food (maize)".

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