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discretion is the better part of valor
Definition:  it is better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it
Usage:  discretion is the better part of valor, so you rather have them call you a coward than risk your life
SEPEDI
Translation:  sephiri ke karolo ye kaone ya go laetša go ba le sebete
Proverb: modulathoko ipoloke gare go dula dikokotla
XITSONGA
Translation:  ku vulavula kahle i swinene loko munhu a langutanile na khombo
Proverb: u nga landzi nyoka enkeleni wa yona
TSHIVENḒA
Translation:  vhuronwane ndi tshipiḓa tsha khwinesa tsha vhuhali
Proverb: maano a fhira maanḓa