Ny Atao Toy Ny Salaka: Soa Atao, Mihodidina; Ratsy Atao, Mihodidina.

This Malagasy proverb means that everything we do, whether good or bad, will come back to us. Similar to the English proverb ‘You reap what you sow,’ it draws a parallel with the salaka, a traditional garment that constantly wraps around the body. This piece of wisdom encourages people to do good deeds because all our actions, whether positive or negative, ultimately affect us. The idea is to promote good behavior by reminding us that we are closely tied to the consequences of our actions.

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