Ethiopian proverbs

Only the man who is not hungry says the coconut has a hard shell.

When one sets a portion for oneself, usually it is not too small.

Saying that it's for her child, she gets herself a loaf of bread.

Don't catch a leopard by the tail, but if you do, don't let it go.

If they speak, they are wind; if they are silent, they are gourds.

A bird hanging between two branches will get bitten on both wings.

When they fooled the chicken they threw her into a carrying basket.

As the wound inflames the finger, so the thought inflames the mind.

Even over cold pudding, the coward says: ""It will burn my mouth."".

If you are going to go where corn grows, take a cutting tool with you.

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