"It is not the calabash that matters but ..." - Nigerian Proverb

“It is not the calabash that matters but the medicine inside.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

Do not judge by appearance; the content and substance are what matter.

Yoruba herbalists use simple calabash containers for powerful remedies. The healer values what is inside, not the vessel.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

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