"Even the lion, the king of the forest, protects himself against flies." - Ghanaian Proverb

“Even the lion, the king of the forest, protects himself against flies.”

- Ghanaianstrength

Meaning

Even the strongest must guard against small, persistent threats.

Ewe warriors understood that vigilance against minor threats was essential. Neglecting small problems invites larger catastrophe.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Ewe

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

Nigerian

“A roaring lion kills no game.”

Ugandan

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