“What one won't eat by itself, one will eat when mixed with other food.” — Bantu & Lamba proverb · The Inspired Sage

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What one won't eat by itself, one will eat when mixed with other food.

— Bantu & Lamba proverb

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

About this proverb

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

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