"Love is like a baby: it needs to be treated tenderly." - Congolese Proverb

“Love is like a baby: it needs to be treated tenderly.”

- Congoleselove

Meaning

Love requires gentle care, attention, and nurturing to survive.

In Congolese communities, the bond between parent and infant is the strongest metaphor for tenderness. Love is viewed as fragile and precious.

Origin

Congolese

Language

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