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Dindingwe rinofara richazvuva / kana rozvuviwa roti mavara angu azara ivhu

Shona Definition

Kune vamwe vanhu vanofara kana vachiitira vamwe zvakaipa asi kana ivo vakaitirwa zvimwe chetezvo vanotsamwa.

English Translation

The leopard enjoys dragging others along, but once it is dragged itself it complains that its spots are covered in dirt. Some people take pleasure in mistreating others yet are outraged when the same is done to them.

Cultural Context

“Said to selfish people as a reminder to treat others as they would want to be treated.”

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