"The dust raised by the sheep does not ch..." - Ethiopian Proverb

“The dust raised by the sheep does not choke the shepherd.”

- Ethiopianleadership

Meaning

A leader who truly knows their people is not troubled by their activity.

Oromo shepherds walk behind their flocks. The dust the animals raise is familiar and does not disturb a seasoned herder.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Oromo

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