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Hapana munwe unoiswa mukanwa, ukabuda usina mate.

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Hapana munwe unoiswa mukanwa, ukabuda usina mate.

Translation

No finger put into the mouth will come out without saliva.

Application

One who has decided to carry out a difficult task must not be deterred by any inconvenience, or by what people might say.

Similarly, one must be prepared to face the consequences of their actions.

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