Meaning: One who rides two horses at once will split asunder

Context: Trying to serve two masters or pursue two conflicting goals leads to failure

Meaning: He who sows carelessly will eat carelessly

Context: As you sow, so shall you reap

Meaning: If a native of Pemba can get a log, he does not relieve himself on the ground

Context: A person with high standards will use the best available resource, even for a humble task

Meaning: A native of Pemba does not run away from a small shower of rain

Context: A resilient person does not flee from minor challenges

Meaning: A native of Pemba does not sew a small hole

Context: A person of status does not bother with trivial tasks

Meaning: He who beats a wall with his fist only hurts his own hand

Context: Fighting a powerful, unyielding opponent only hurts yourself

Meaning: A person is asked about what they are wearing, not about what they have eaten

Context: People judge based on outward appearance, not private matters

Meaning: When a baby is carried on its mother's back, it looks at the nape of her neck

Context: A child naturally follows and imitates their parent

Meaning: When a child cries for a razor, give it to him

Context: Sometimes, letting someone learn from a minor mistake is the best lesson

Meaning: If you take away a knife from a child, give it a piece of wood to play with

Context: When you deny someone something dangerous, offer a safe alternative

Meaning: As you bring up a child, so he will be

Context: Upbringing determines character

Meaning: If the son of a blacksmith fails at forging, he works the bellows

Context: Even if you can't do the main task, you can still help in a supporting role

Meaning: The child of a snake is a snake

Context: Children inherit the nature of their parents

Meaning: A person does not object to being called, but to what they are called for

Context: The issue is not the invitation, but the reason or task behind it

Meaning: A person scratches themselves where their hand can reach

Context: You can only deal with problems you have the means to address

Meaning: One who stores half-grown fruit eats the rotten

Context: Acting prematurely or with immature resources leads to loss

Meaning: The husband of a mother is a father

Context: The social/legal father is the one married to the mother

Meaning: God does not conceal a liar

Context: Deceit will eventually be exposed

Meaning: He who throws away a millipede, throws away the stick he used to pick it up with

Context: If you want to break a bad habit, you must also give up everything associated with it

Meaning: A slave has no choice

Context: Those in subservient positions must obey, not choose