Den sma di e anga na yu lontu heri dei, no moksi den nanga den wan di de nanga yu ala dei.
“Do not mix those who only hang around you all day with those who stand by you every day.”
Separate fair-weather company from true, loyal friends.
— Traditional Suriname Wisdom, Suriname
Source: Traditional Suriname proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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