Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Akhalayi khowashio shikhakhumala likhwe khumukongo
Akhalayi khowashio shikhakhumala likhwe khumukongo in English
Another mans wife however pretty she might be cannot wash all the dirt from your back.
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