"A knife does not know its owner." - Shona Proverb

“A knife does not know its owner.”

- Shonawisdom

Meaning

Dangerous tools or habits can harm anyone, including the person who wields them.

Shona metalworking traditions emphasize respect for tools. Carelessness with sharp implements mirrors recklessness in life.

Origin

Shona

Language

Shona

“War has no eyes.”

Swahili

“The axe forgets, but the tree remembers.”

Zimbabwean

Explore more proverbs about wisdom