“He who doesn't clean his mouth before breakfast always complains that the food is sour.” — African proverb · The Inspired Sage

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He who doesn't clean his mouth before breakfast always complains that the food is sour.

— African proverb

Book Title – Aboriginal Proverbs: Spoken By The Indigenous – Get the book

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Attributed to: African proverb
Culture / tradition: African
Published in: Aboriginal Proverbs: Spoken By The Indigenous
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“He who doesn't clean his mouth before breakfast always complains that the food is sour.” — African proverb · The Inspired Sage