"He who is destined for power does not have to fight for it." - Ugandan Proverb

“He who is destined for power does not have to fight for it.”

- Ugandanstrength

Meaning

True strength and authority come naturally to those who are meant to lead.

In the Ankole kingdom, leadership was associated with divine sanction. This proverb reflects the belief that legitimate power needs no force.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Runyankole

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