“A pretty basket does not prevent worries.” — Congolese proverb

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A pretty basket does not prevent worries.

— Congolese proverb

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Attributed to: Congolese proverb
Culture / tradition: Congolese
Published in: Aboriginal Proverbs: Spoken By The Indigenous
Attribution status: As published

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