Ne jetez pas vos rames tant que la pirogue n’est pas à la rive (Proverbe Mpongoue – Gabon).- Perseverez.
Do not throw your oars as the boat has not reached the bank (Mpongoue proverb – Gabon). – Persevere.

Le buffle ne se vante pas de sa force devant l’elephant (Proverbe Ambede – Gabon). – Il faut partout une autorité; mais n’enviez pas les chefs.

The buffalo cannot boast about his strength in front of the elephant (Ambede Proverb – Gabon). – Authority is always needed; but do not envy the chiefs.