"A thorn pricks him who leans on it." - Ethiopian Proverb

“A thorn pricks him who leans on it.”

- Ethiopianwisdom

Meaning

Those who depend on harmful things will inevitably be hurt.

Ethiopian highland landscapes are dotted with thorny acacia. This proverb is used to warn against trusting unreliable allies.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

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