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Gwara harina mbonje.

Definitions

gwara: coward

mbonje: scar

Translation

A coward has no scar.

Inspiration

Cowards avoid fights and as a result, are spared from injuries.

Application

Sometimes it is better to retreat and seem cowardly than walk right into the face of danger.

Similar Proverb

1. Bere zvarakatya, mapapata aro mangani?

2. Kutya hakuna gobvu.

3. Kutya kukotama; gunguo rakatya, mapapata aro mashoma.

4. Mbwende haina vanga.

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