"The well that gives water freely is the ..." - Senegalese Proverb

“The well that gives water freely is the one most visited.”

- Senegalesecommunity

Meaning

Generosity attracts community support and loyalty.

Senegalese teranga culture rewards generosity with social capital. The most giving families are the most connected and supported.

Origin

Senegalese

Language

Wolof

“It is the heart that gives; the fingers just let go.”

Nigerian

“A man who eats alone dies alone.”

Kenyan

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