By coming and going, a bird weaves its nest. Ashanti, Ghana

O yes, I am a patriotic Ghanaian. O yes, I am not corrupt. I say 'Yes' to patriotism, and 'No' to bribery and corruption.

It’s an ill bird that fouls its own nest. -mid 13th

It is a foul bird that fills his own nest

The chicken is never declared in the court of hawks. - Cape Coast, Ghana

The orphan does not rejoice after a heavy breakfast. - Cape Coast, Ghana