Meaning: When the cat is away, the mice reign

Context: Without discipline or authority, there will be disorder

Meaning: A cat does not agree to lie on its back

Context: You cannot force someone to act against their nature

Meaning: A house cat is not chased away

Context: A useful member of a community should not be ostracized

Meaning: Where there are many people, nothing is spoiled

Context: Many hands make light work; collective wisdom prevents errors

Meaning: Constant rubbing of a rope will cut a stone

Context: Persistence and continuous effort overcome great obstacles

Meaning: Scabies are given to the one who has no fingernails

Context: Misfortune befalls those least equipped to deal with it

Meaning: A good place you don't visit is a good place; if you visit too often, it's no longer good

Context: Familiarity breeds contempt; outstay your welcome and you will wear out your welcome

Meaning: Where there are many chickens, millet is not scattered

Context: Do not share a secret where there are many people

Meaning: Where there are experts, there is no lack of learners

Context: Skill attracts those who wish to learn

Meaning: Where you have an enemy, you will not lack a friend

Context: For every adversary, there is a supporter

Meaning: Where there are plenty of trees, there are no builders

Context: An abundance of resources can sometimes lead to inaction

Meaning: Where there's a will, there's a way

Context: Determination finds a solution

Meaning: Where there is finery, there is the snare

Context: Temptation and danger often lie where there is beauty or wealth

Meaning: Where there are elders, nothing goes wrong

Context: The guidance of experience prevents mistakes

Meaning: Where there are many people, there is much (to be said)

Context: A crowd generates many ideas and opinions

Meaning: Where there are many people, there is God

Context: The voice of the people is the voice of God

Meaning: Do not travel by your friend's star

Context: Do not rely on another person's luck; make your own way

Meaning: Do not compete with Kari; Kari is a servant of God

Context: Do not contend with fate or divine will

Meaning: Do not forget how to be a sailor because you are a captain

Context: Do not forget your roots or basic skills when you rise in status

Meaning: Do not insult the palm-wine tappers while the drinking persists

Context: Do not bite the hand that feeds you