"The coconut does not fall far from the t..." - Tanzanian Proverb

“The coconut does not fall far from the tree.”

- Tanzanianfamily

Meaning

Children resemble their parents in character and behavior.

Zanzibar's coconut palms are central to island life. Children growing up near their parents absorb their values and habits.

Origin

Tanzanian

Language

Swahili

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