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“Brothers love each other when they are equally rich.”
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Meaning

Economic inequality can strain even the closest family bonds.

Cultural Context

In Burkina Faso's Mossi communities, wealth disparities within families can cause resentment. This proverb is a pragmatic warning about envy among kin.

Origin

Burkinabe

Language

Moore

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