"The fire that burns in one hut will soon..." - Tanzanian Proverb

“The fire that burns in one hut will soon spread to all.”

- Tanzanianunity

Meaning

A problem affecting one member of the community will eventually affect everyone.

Cultural Context

Tanzanian village huts are built close together with thatched roofs. Fire in one spreads to all, teaching communal responsibility for each member's welfare.

Origin

Tanzanian

Language

Swahili

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