"The night has ears; the day has eyes." - Maasai Proverb

“The night has ears; the day has eyes.”

- Maasaiwisdom

Meaning

Nothing is truly secret; what is said in private will eventually become known.

Maasai encampments are close-knit communities where privacy is limited. Gossip and secrets travel quickly in pastoral villages.

Origin

Maasai

Language

Maa

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