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“The goat says: nobody willingly walks to the slaughter. You are pushed.”
Meaning
People rarely accept hardship by choice; circumstances compel them.
Cultural Context
Hausa market culture involves animal trade. This proverb acknowledges the role of external forces in people's struggles while maintaining empathy for their plight.
Origin
Nigerian
Language
Hausa
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