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Always tell the truth

Proverb in the local language
Al-s'ih' kan ma khalls'ak, alkid'ib ma bakhallis'ak.
Proverb's direct translation
If telling the truth does not save you, lying will not.
Proverb's meaning
It is better to tell the truth even if you will be punished, for telling lies will not save you anyway.
From: Sudan

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