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“The hippo and the fish live in the same river but lead different lives.”
Meaning
Sharing the same environment does not mean sharing the same experience.
Cultural Context
Uganda's rivers host diverse creatures in close proximity. The proverb teaches respect for different experiences within the same community.
Origin
Ugandan
Language
Luganda
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