Sandoli 2 .Mandingo proverbs 2

6. Moo kendo Danwu Doyata (good people are fewer now). This statement means that there are large numbers of people around but good ones are few.
7. Keba loto dibola, nin momejee, Ifanwu yaa fanjele (an elder standing in the dark, knows his place even if others don’t). These statements are remarks to connote one knowing his/her status and condition even if no one knows.
8. Buntalo sungw lemu bundirotee (it is the reputation of a scorpion to sting people). This means, every person has its reputation that precedes them.
9. Ten ten ka ten ten betilee (a basket can cover another basket). This comment best describe the power of people. However strong and powerful you think you are, there is somebody who can overpower you.
10. Nyri kunto meeta baakono nya wo nyandin aah buka keno banbotii (however long a wood spent in a river it cannot change into a crocodile) This statement implies the impossible scenarios. There some people, when they travel, they change to try being like their host. Some will abandon their heritage and roots in the name of modernism and rational thoughts. The statement indept means, in as much you try immitating others, it may not be possible to be like them in appearance and actions.