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Ya houva yiri shambo.

“The little fish that grew big did not swim toward the hook.”

Those who survive hardship and grow strong do so by learning caution from the dangers they escaped.

— Traditional Mayotte & Comoros Wisdom, Mayotte

Source: Traditional Comorian proverb (Shikomori oral tradition, shared Comoro Islands heritage including Mayotte), as recorded in "Proverbes comoriens (Première série)", YSIA (ysia.e-monsite.com)

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Mbe kali mbe.

“A cow does not eat another cow.”

One should not turn against or harm someone of one's own kind.

Traditional Mayotte & Comoros Wisdom

Source: Traditional Comorian proverb (Shikomori oral tradition, shared Comoro Islands heritage including Mayotte), as recorded in "Proverbes comoriens (Première série)", YSIA (ysia.e-monsite.com)

Ye woulimo djouwani ngou djo la mvoulini.

“Whoever cultivates under the sun will eat in the shade.”

Hard work done now prepares comfort and reward later.

Traditional Mayotte & Comoros Wisdom

Source: Traditional Comorian proverb (Shikomori oral tradition, shared Comoro Islands heritage including Mayotte), as recorded in "Proverbes comoriens (Première série)", YSIA (ysia.e-monsite.com)

Yeka ngo wandzo wouhame mbe, mdru ykouwa le dingo.

“If you want to milk a cow, scratch its back first.”

Kindness and courtesy open the way to receiving favors from others.

Traditional Mayotte & Comoros Wisdom

Source: Traditional Comorian proverb (Shikomori oral tradition, shared Comoro Islands heritage including Mayotte), as recorded in "Proverbes comoriens (Première série)", YSIA (ysia.e-monsite.com)

Mafoura yo houheya ha madji.

“It is with water that oil is made.”

Nothing valuable is produced without patient, careful effort.

Traditional Mayotte & Comoros Wisdom

Source: Traditional Comorian proverb (Shikomori oral tradition, shared Comoro Islands heritage including Mayotte), as recorded in "Proverbes comoriens (Première série)", YSIA (ysia.e-monsite.com)

Fouwou dzima kali foussou nda.

“A single fingernail cannot crush a louse.”

People working alone accomplish far less than people working together.

Traditional Mayotte & Comoros Wisdom

Source: Traditional Comorian proverb (Shikomori oral tradition, shared Comoro Islands heritage including Mayotte), as recorded in "Proverbes comoriens (Première série)", YSIA (ysia.e-monsite.com)

Oulime kaouna shiba.

“The tongue has no bone.”

Speech is flexible and can be twisted to serve whoever is speaking, so words should be weighed carefully.

Traditional Mayotte & Comoros Wisdom

Source: Traditional Comorian proverb (Shikomori oral tradition, shared Comoro Islands heritage including Mayotte), as recorded in "Proverbes comoriens (Première série)", YSIA (ysia.e-monsite.com)

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