Meaning: Fire does not beget fire

Context: A destructive process ultimately consumes itself and leaves nothing behind

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: He who becomes blind in his old age does not lose his way

Context: Experience and long familiarity guide you even when your faculties diminish

Meaning: A traveller is (like) an unbeliever

Context: A traveler, out of necessity, may sometimes have to compromise their normal principles or customs

Meaning: A traveller is poor, even though he be a ruler

Context: Travel strips away status and possessions, making everyone equal in their needs

Meaning: A hunter is not afraid of thorns

Context: To achieve a goal, one must be prepared to face difficulties and discomfort

Meaning: One who talks to himself cannot go wrong

Context: Thinking aloud or self-reflection can help you avoid mistakes

Meaning: If an arrow goes into a forest, it does not mean that it is lost

Context: Just because something is out of sight doesn't mean it's gone forever

Meaning: A tailor does not select his cloth

Context: A professional works with what they are given

Meaning: Do not abuse palm-wine tappers while drunkenness persists

Context: Do not insult those who provide a service you still depend on

Meaning: Do not abuse midwives while child-bearing continues

Context: Do not disrespect those whose help you will need again in the future

Meaning: A patient person eats ripe fruit

Context: Patience is rewarded with the best outcomes

Meaning: He who wants what is under the bed must stoop for it

Context: To achieve your goal, you must be willing to humble yourself or work hard

Meaning: He who boasts excessively of his ancestry will bring plenty of trouble upon himself

Context: Arrogance about one's lineage can lead to embarrassment or conflict

Meaning: He who desires to create something does not announce his intentions

Context: Actions speak louder than words; just do it