"The donkey that carries the load does no..." - Ethiopian Proverb

“The donkey that carries the load does not eat the sugar.”

- Ethiopianstrength

Meaning

Those who do the hardest work often receive the least reward.

Ethiopian pack donkeys carry goods they never consume. This proverb acknowledges the injustice faced by laborers who create wealth for others.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

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