researching an African proverb

[sdeburie]

Hi everybody

I'm researching an African proverb. The only thing I have is the Dutch translation and if I translate it into English it sounds like this:
"The hand of the receiver is always lower than the hand of the donator"
This is a litterary translation so it could be something completely different in English.
I would be very happy if anybody could tell me where the proverb comes from.

Thank you all.
Silvie

[micash]

Silvie

I believe it
be a Ghanaian Proverb.
Specifically from Accra. I say so because the dutch had quite dealings with thte Gas and Zimmerman is reported to have collected a lot of proverbs from them. try this lead you may be fortunate in your quest.

[osofoaddo]

You have a wonderful idea to do research in African Proverbs.
You may check the site below for more African Proverbs and a few wise sayings you may find very useful.

http://home.triad.rr.com/osofo

Again My Congratulations.
Rev P E Adotey Addo