"The hippo and the fish live in the same ..." - Ugandan Proverb

“The hippo and the fish live in the same river but lead different lives.”

- Ugandancommunity

Meaning

Sharing the same environment does not mean sharing the same experience.

Uganda's rivers host diverse creatures in close proximity. The proverb teaches respect for different experiences within the same community.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

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