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“When a fool is cursed, he thinks that he is being praised.”

A person who lacks judgment cannot tell the difference between criticism and flattery.

— Traditional Gabon Wisdom, Gabon

Source: Traditional Gabon proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Gabon

“You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla.”

Do not try to instruct someone who already has deep experience in a matter.

Source: Traditional Gabon proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“He who is free of faults will never die.”

No living person is entirely without flaws; perfection does not exist among mortals.

Source: Traditional Gabon proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“No matter how full the river, it still wants to grow.”

Desire and ambition rarely feel satisfied, however much one already has.

Source: Traditional Gabon proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.”

People who are individually weak can accomplish great things by joining together.

Source: Traditional Gabon proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The witness of a rat is another rat.”

Those who share the same interests or faults will vouch for one another, so their testimony should be weighed with caution.

Source: Traditional Gabon proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“When the bee comes to your house, let her have beer; you may want to visit the bee's house some day.”

Treat visitors generously, because you may one day depend on their hospitality in return.

Source: Traditional Gabon proverb, public-domain oral tradition