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Shona Definition
Munhu anoshaya zvinhu ngaarege kuora mwoyo. Ngaazive kuti kugara nokugara kana achingova mupenyu chete, anozowana pfuma.
English Translation
A person who lacks possessions should not lose heart: as long as he stays alive, time itself may bring him wealth. Long life is the only charm needed for becoming rich.
Cultural Context
“Used to encourage someone who is presently poor not to despair.”
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This is a variant of
Tsvimborume chenga urarami / hama dzife ugogara nhakaAn unmarried man should look after himself and aim for a long life, since outliving his kin may leave him heir to what they leave behind — a wife included.