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A Parchment-style illustration of clustered coconut trees and a village family working together, communal cultures scene.

Coconut Trees Never Stand Alone: 100 Proverbs on Family & Mutual Support

In many communal agricultural societies, the strength of a community is measured not by its wealth but by how deeply its members depend on and support one another. Families work together in fields, share tools, exchange labor during harvest seasons, and raise children as a collective responsibility. Their proverbs often highlight this interdependence, for in such cultures, no one stands
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