"A shared joy is a double joy; a shared s..." - Malawian Proverb

“A shared joy is a double joy; a shared sorrow is half a sorrow.”

- Malawiancommunity

Meaning

Sharing multiplies happiness and divides grief; community is the best medicine.

Malawian village life revolves around communal celebration and mourning. The community halves burdens and doubles blessings.

Origin

Malawian

Language

Chichewa

“A man who eats alone dies alone.”

Kenyan

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