451 Nigerian Proverbs / Page 37
- 361. The spider that knows what it will gain sits waiting patiently in its web. The praying mantis is never tired waiting all day.
 - 362. The spirit that keeps one going when one has no choice of what else to do must not be mistaken for valor.
- 363. The stars shine brightest when the moon is gone.
- 364. The stone in the water does not know how hot the hill is, parched by the sun.
- 365. The thirsty fig sits waiting patiently, waiting for the arrival of the rains.
- 366. The tree that cannot shed its old leaves in the dry season, cannot survive the period of drought.
- 367. The truth passes through fire and does not burn.
- 368. The weak warrior wearing sandals overcomes the brave with a thorn in his foot.
- 369. The well gives, but the bucket refuses.
- 370. The whip hits at the legs, not the guilt.
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