"The fish sees the bait, not the hook." - Senegalese Proverb

“The fish sees the bait, not the hook.”

- Senegalesewisdom

Meaning

Temptation blinds people to the danger hidden within it.

Senegalese fishermen understand that fish are drawn to what appeals while ignoring the lethal hook. The proverb counsels wariness of too-good offers.

Origin

Senegalese

Language

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