62 South African Proverbs / Page 4
- 31. The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the next best time is now.
 - 32. The drums of war are the drums of hunger.
- 33. The dupe who takes possession of a lame ox is seldom recognized as a fool.
- 34. The fool who owns an ox is seldom recognized as a fool.
- 35. The foot pains in sympathy with the toe.
- 36. The girl with stars in her eyes will shine like the moonlight.
- 37. The greatest death is laughter.
- 38. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the nation and its destiny.
- 39. The heart is like a goat that has to be tied up.
- 40. The impatient person eats goat; the one who hesitates eats beef.
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