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Don’t wait

May 2, 2026

By John | Delete User

Proverb in the local language

Zela zela, mokomboso azanga mokila.

Proverb's direct translation

Waiting and waiting, the gorilla missed out on a tail.

Proverb's meaning

Procrastination leads to missed opportunities.

From: Lingala in DRC

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