"Do not tell the person carrying you that..." - Sierra Leonean Proverb

“Do not tell the person carrying you that he stinks.”

- Sierra Leoneancommunity

Meaning

Do not insult or criticize those who are helping you.

Sierra Leonean Krio humor-laden proverbs teach gratitude. Criticizing your benefactor while depending on them is the height of foolishness.

Origin

Sierra Leonean

Language

Krio

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