"Blood is heavier than water; family ties..." - Somali Proverb

“Blood is heavier than water; family ties cannot be washed away.”

- Somalifamily

Meaning

Family bonds are the strongest connections a person has and endure through all difficulties.

Somali clan structures organize all aspects of social, political, and economic life. Clan loyalty is paramount.

Origin

Somali

Language

Somali

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