Maskini na mwanawe, tajiri na mali yake
MEnglish Translation
A poor man and his child, a rich man and his wealth
Context & Meaning
What is precious to a person depends on their circumstances; a child is a poor man's wealth, and wealth is a rich man's child
Proverb ID
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