"The fence around the garden does not kee..." - Malawian Proverb

“The fence around the garden does not keep out the birds.”

- Malawiannature

Meaning

Physical barriers cannot stop all threats; some challenges require different solutions.

Malawian farmers build fences against animals but know birds bypass them. Different problems require different strategies.

Origin

Malawian

Language

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