"The goat eats where it is tied." - Nigerian Proverb

“The goat eats where it is tied.”

- Nigerianpatience

Meaning

Make the best of your current circumstances rather than longing for what you cannot reach.

Cultural Context

Igbo pragmatism teaches contentment with available resources. The tethered goat that strains for distant grass goes hungry while grass is at its feet.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Igbo

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