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Mwoyo muti, hautumwi pokumera.

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Mwoyo muti, hautumwi pokumera.

Translation

The heart is like a tree, the place at which it can germinate is not decided for it.

Application

Each person will do as they please.

Sometimes people make choices that will surprise everyone else, such as a choice regarding a marriage partner; but at the end of the day it is up to one to do as they please.

Similar Proverbs

1. Chidamwoyo, hamba yakada makwati.

2. Chidamwoyo, zamu kumera pambabvu.

3. Mwoyo imbesa, ungomera apo ungoda.

4. Mwoyo imota, unomera apo wada.

5. Mwoyo muti, unomera paunoda.

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