Ku mënul dara, du def dara.
“He who can do nothing, does nothing.”
-Wolof proverb

Explanation: One demonstrates one’s competency through action. Conversely, one who is incompetent demonstrates their incompetency through inaction.

Ny aina fofo-nahandro, ka tsy hita izay hahalevonany.

“LIfe is like the aroma of cooking: One does not know when it will vanish.”

-Malagasy proverb

“A mistake that is not punished will be a habit.”
-Kongo proverb