"Love is a despot who spares no one." - Senegalese Proverb

“Love is a despot who spares no one.”

- Senegaleselove

Meaning

Love is an irresistible force that overcomes all resistance.

Wolof love poetry acknowledges the overwhelming power of romantic attachment. Even the most disciplined person cannot escape love's grip.

Origin

Senegalese

Language

Wolof

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