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Shona Definition
Munhurume anofa amboedza twese twese pamwe achikundikana pamwe achibudirira. Hapana chaanofanira kuzeza.
English Translation
A real man treats whatever turns up as game worth chasing. He tries everything, failing at some and succeeding at others, and shrinks from nothing.
Cultural Context
“Quoted to stiffen the resolve of a man whose courage is flagging in the face of heavy difficulties.”
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This is a variant of
Chirume igumbu / chinoparukira kamweA man is likened to a sack: he gives way only once, and when he does the rupture is final.