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A slave boy is blamed no matter what he does: If he does not wash his hands, he is accused of being dirty. If he washes his hands, he is accused of wasting water.

Proverbs and old sayings Igbo about being, water

As numerous as the leaves of the oak, or the waves which wash the island.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin

A man who lives on the bank of a river does not use spittle to wash his hands.

Proverbs and old sayings Nigerian about bankers, use, man
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