"The blind person does not fear the snake..." - Tswana Proverb

“The blind person does not fear the snake.”

- Tswanawisdom

Meaning

Ignorance of danger does not equal bravery; awareness is essential.

Tswana communities in Botswana's Kalahari encounter many hazards. True courage requires knowledge of the risks one faces.

Origin

Tswana

Language

Setswana

“Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.”

South African

“He who has been bitten by a snake fears a long rope.”

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