Proverbe Congolais sur les conséquences / Congolese Proverb on Consequences

Un champ de maïs
Un champ de maïs

Quand on chasse l’abeille de l’épi de maïs, on ne mangera pas de maïs (Proverbe Ngbaka – République Démocratique du Congo (RDC)).

When we chase the bee from the ear of corn, we will not eat any corn (Ngbaka Proverb – Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)).

2 thoughts on “Proverbe Congolais sur les conséquences / Congolese Proverb on Consequences

  1. That is creatively expressed. It has a literal meaning with the bee’s role in pollination, so it can lead to devastating consequences. This could also be used for making sure one isn’t ungrateful to others who give so much.

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