"The moon belongs to everyone; no one can..." - Congolese Proverb

“The moon belongs to everyone; no one can fence it in.”

- Congoleseunity

Meaning

Some things belong to all of humanity; they cannot be owned or controlled.

Congolese communities gather under moonlight for stories and celebrations. The moon's universal presence models shared resources.

Origin

Congolese

Language

Lingala

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