Chadian Proverbs
Sayings of Chadian origin If you always walk down the same path, you’ll go where you’ve already been. It takes a long time to unite an entire village hunting group. The lion’s power lies in our fear of him. If the man in front falls into a hole, do not follow him. There is no such thing as a small fire or a small woman. Only when a tree is big and strong can you tether a cow to it. If two wise men always agree, then there is no need for one of them. The shepherd of a herd of toads must be very patient with his rod. Arrogance burned the chief’s compound. In its own nest the beetle is king. A leader in the community without a pot belly is a stingy man. Prefer the leader who comes to you. If you overtake a leader, you break your neck. Ask for support if you wish to remain strong. You cannot climb to the mountain top without crushing some weeds with your feet. It's much easier to swim in the direction of the current. Where two rivers meet, the waters a...