Part 6: On consideration, kindness, and thoughtfulness
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Tew tegb n    n f m .
Both the leaf and the root take pity on the climbing parasite.
(A pleas for consideration from all and sundry.)
Compare Tigi t p . . .
Tigi t p n    n f m .
Both trees and palms take pity on the climbing plant.
(A plea for mercy from all and sundry.)
Compare Tew tegb . . .
Tigi t p n s n y r l ko.
Both trees and palms extend kindness to the African black pepper plant.
(A pleas for kindness from others.)
Compare Tigi t p n    n f m .
T k toore, kan k gb .
Wickedness or kindness, neither goes for nought.
(Wickedness and kindness will be rewarded unfailingly.)
T t n t nu ja w .
Only coolness come out of the fish's mouth.
(Permit your mouth to say only soothing things.)
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