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“The chicken given to a guest does not know the day of its death.”

We rarely know when fate has already been decided for us.

— Traditional Guinea Wisdom, Guinea

Source: Traditional Guinea proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Guinea

“One tree does not make a forest.”

Unity and community strength accomplish what a single individual cannot.

Source: Traditional Guinea proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“It is the calm, silent water that drowns a man.”

Quiet, unassuming appearances can hide the greatest danger.

Source: Traditional Guinea proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“However long the night, the day is sure to come.”

No matter how hard times become, better days will eventually arrive.

Source: Traditional Guinea proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A single bracelet does not jingle.”

A person acting alone cannot achieve what a united group can.

Source: Traditional Guinea proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The kola nut does not lie.”

A gift or gesture offered in sincerity, like the ceremonial kola nut, reveals true intention.

Source: Traditional Guinea proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A river that forgets its source will soon run dry.”

A person who forgets their origins and family loses their strength.

Source: Traditional Guinea proverb, public-domain oral tradition