All Proverbs
“A fisherman who is afraid of the sea should stay on shore.”
Meaning
If you are not willing to face the risks of a pursuit, you should not undertake it.
Cultural Context
Senegalese pirogue fishermen face the Atlantic's dangerous surf daily. Only the brave launch into the waves; the fearful stay ashore and go hungry.
Origin
Senegalese
Language
Wolof
Related Proverbs
Explore more proverbs about strength
Browse all proverbs →