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May 2010: “A fish is in water but does not know the importance of water.” – Ewe (Ghana, Benin, Nigeria and Togo) Proverb

May 2010
Not Taking Health for Granted


Akpa le tome gake menya tsi fe vevie nyenyeo. (Ewe)
A fish is in water but does not know the importance of
water. (English literal translation)
A fish is the last to acknowledge the existence of water.
(English figurative translation)

Ewe (Ghana, Benin, Nigeria and Togo) Proverb


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