"Fire does not choose what to burn." - South African Proverb

“Fire does not choose what to burn.”

- South Africannature

Meaning

Destructive forces are indiscriminate; take precautions regardless of your status.

South African veld fires sweep through all terrain. Zulu communities prepare firebreaks knowing fire respects no boundaries.

Origin

South African

Language

isiZulu

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