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Ivya gusa bitera ubwenge buke

“Free things decrease one's intelligence.”

Relying on handouts weakens initiative and judgment.

— Traditional Burundi Wisdom, Burundi

Source: Traditional Burundi proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Burundi

Ubumwe buramota

“Cohesion embalms.”

Unity and concord preserve and strengthen a community.

Source: Traditional Burundi proverb, public-domain oral tradition

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.

Source: Traditional Burundi proverb, public-domain oral tradition

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.

Source: Traditional Burundi proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Isinzi ntibesha

“The crowd does not lie.”

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

Source: Traditional Burundi proverb, public-domain oral tradition

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.

Source: Traditional Burundi proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Ubumwe bugira babiri

“A union is made of two people.”

People need one another; real strength comes from partnership.

Source: Traditional Burundi proverb, public-domain oral tradition