"Tall grass hides the leopard." - Congolese Proverb

“Tall grass hides the leopard.”

- Congolesenature

Meaning

What appears peaceful or ordinary may conceal hidden dangers.

Central African savanna grasslands harbor predators invisible to the casual eye. Caution in unfamiliar territory is essential wisdom.

Origin

Congolese

Language

Lingala

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