Tsumo Dzinetsanangudzo

Zundu kugara mundove hunzi neni ndava mombewo English Explanation A person is out of place in company with people with whom he has nothing in common, though he may strive to appear as one of them. 

Kurava mbudzi nedzisipo kurava nedzava matoo English Translation  Do not rely on something of which you are not certain.

Mwana muduku kudziva musendo noruoko iwo uchazomudziva womene English Translation  Often people do not listen to advice cautioning them against dangers until an accident teaches them to be cautious. ‘A burnt child dreads the fire’.

Zvamangwana zvinozivikanwa nebenzi English Explanation  As far as possible, a wise man does things on the spot and completes them. A foolish one will pretend he can look into the future and await more favourable conditions. The proverb ironically advises against any undue postponement.