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A Shining Face, a Full Belly: The Hausa Proverb on the Importance of Contentment

The Hausa proverb "A shining face, goes with a full belly"⁷ teaches us that a happy and contented life comes from having our basic needs met. When we are hungry or thirsty, it is difficult to be happy or focused. But when we have enough to eat and drink, we are better able to enjoy […]

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