African proverb of the day: "The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly" and the illusion of possession, a lesson in uncertainty

• The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the bellyAfrica has a rich collection of old sayings belonging to different countries and their stories present a slice of their culture.
• Among many well-known food proverbs, this stands out as it warns us against premature celebration using the simplest metaphor.
• The food that is in our mouth is still not in the belly -- it may or may not reach the belly.