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A boatload of pity…

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Proverb in the local language
Bwato ya mawa ekatisaka ngambo te
Proverb's direct translation
A boat of pity never crosses the water.
Proverb's meaning
Self-pity, complaining, or waiting for people to feel sorry for you will not help you reach your destination.
From: Lingala in Republic of Congo and DRC

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