Aho ishari ritari agashato ka Rukwavu gakwira bane

“Where there is no jealousy, a small hare's skin can cover four people.”

Without envy, even scarce resources stretch to serve everyone.

Aho Uburundi butunze urutoke hunakwa inzu

“Wherever Burundi points a finger, a house is built.”

When the community agrees and directs its effort together, great things get accomplished.

Isinzi ntibesha

“The crowd does not lie.”

The consensus of many people is more trustworthy than one person's claim.

Mu mahoro umuhoro urgamwa

“Where there is peace, a billhook can be used to shave your beard.”

Peace is the foundation on which every other success depends.

Ubumwe bugira babiri

“A union is made of two people.”

People need one another; real strength comes from partnership.

Ubugirirgiri bugira babiri

“A wise undertaking requires two people.”

Collaboration improves judgment and outcomes.