"It is the steam that blows the whistle that never turns the wheels." - Nigerian Proverb

“It is the steam that blows the whistle that never turns the wheels.”

- Nigerianstrength

Meaning

Energy wasted on display cannot be used for productive work.

Hausa metalworkers and engineers valued efficiency. This proverb cautions against misdirecting one's strength on showmanship.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Hausa

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