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Usaona imbwa kuchenama, ukati inokusekerera.

Translation

Do not see a dog baring its teeth and think it is smiling at you.

Application

Sometimes people appear friendly and welcoming on the outside, yet secretly hold resentment or harmful intentions within.

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