Palm-wine Proverbs

Man is like palm-wine: when young, sweet but without strength; in old age, strong but harsh. (African Congo Proverb)
Do not abuse palm-wine tappers while drunkness persists. View proverb
Swahili Proverb
The palm-wine we drink, some people can drink it and remain wise; others lose all their senses. View proverb
African Proverb
If the palmwine tapper is praised, he dilutes the palm-wine with water. View proverb
Swahili Proverb