"The chief who does not go to war with hi..." - Zulu Proverb

“The chief who does not go to war with his warriors has no warriors.”

- Zululeadership

Meaning

Leaders who do not share in their people's struggles lose their people's loyalty.

Zulu kings traditionally led their armies into battle. A king who stayed behind was considered unworthy of the crown.

Origin

Zulu

Language

isiZulu

“He who walks in front falls into the pits for those behind.”

Maasai

“A chief is a chief by his people.”

South African

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