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1. Tamaa mbele, mauti nyuma. Desire first, death afterwards, (i.e. 'No one ever thinks of the possibIlity of death when concentrating on achieving a particular end).
2. Taratibu ndiyo mwendo. Slowly is indeed the way to walk. Cf. He that goes slowly goes surely, or, Hasten slowly. or, Slow but sure.
3. Teke Ia kuku halimwumizi mwanawe A hen's kick does not hurt her chick.
4. Tonga si tuwi The juice of an Immature coconut Is not like the real coconut juice.