In njarata njumri sai ɗun njari gatanɗe.

To taste the sweetness of the honey, one must taste the sting of the bee.

The traditional proverb is metaphorical: it describes the value of a good thing.

• Postproverbial: In njarata njumri se caka jemma waɗi.
  Translation: To taste the sweetness of the honey, one must wait till midnight.
  

Nigeria (Fulbe)

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