"An empty sack cannot stand upright." - Nigerian Proverb

“An empty sack cannot stand upright.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

Without substance and preparation, one cannot maintain a position of respect.

Hausa grain traders understand that a full sack stands firm. The proverb applies to people who lack the inner resources to sustain their claims.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Hausa

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