"A man who eats alone dies alone." - Kenyan Proverb

“A man who eats alone dies alone.”

- Kenyancommunity

Meaning

Selfishness leads to isolation; sharing builds lasting relationships.

Swahili coastal communities share meals as a form of social bonding. Refusal to share food is considered deeply antisocial behavior.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Swahili

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