"The cow does not know the value of its t..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The cow does not know the value of its tail until it has lost it.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

People do not appreciate what they have until it is gone.

Yoruba cattle herders observe that tail-docked cows suffer from flies. The proverb teaches gratitude for present blessings.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

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