Quotes & statements from around Africa by country and contention (the twelve elements of contentment) - Africa
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Are you going to bed? Put your slippers crosswise on top of one another under your bed. It will bring you luck and happiness.
...Happiness is not perfected until it is shared
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Have you lost something?
Spit in your hand and watch where the drops go.
...
Sing a lot, and it will be beautiful weather.
Eritrea
Throw rose petals after a wedding.
It will bring the married couple luck.
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When you peel an orange and the peel stays in one piece, you will get lucky.
Tunisia
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