"The buffalo that is alone is easily kill..." - Zulu Proverb

“The buffalo that is alone is easily killed by the lion.”

- Zulustrength

Meaning

Isolation makes even the strong vulnerable; solidarity provides protection.

Zulu warriors formed tight fighting formations (impi) where individual strength multiplied through unity. Isolation meant death.

Origin

Zulu

Language

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