"A roaring lion kills no game." - Ugandan Proverb

“A roaring lion kills no game.”

- Ugandanstrength

Meaning

Boasting and talking accomplish nothing; action is what matters.

In Buganda, quiet competence is valued over loud proclamations. Leaders are judged by results, not rhetoric.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

“The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.”

Nigerian

“Even crawling on hands and knees, one can reach the destination.”

Ethiopian

Explore more proverbs about strength