"The proud buffalo bull charges the hill,..." - Zulu Proverb

“The proud buffalo bull charges the hill, but the hill does not move.”

- Zuluwisdom

Meaning

Arrogance leads to futile conflict with forces that cannot be defeated.

Zulu cattle herders observe aggressive bulls charging immovable objects. The futility of pride against reality is a clear lesson.

Origin

Zulu

Language

isiZulu

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