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“The jackal sleeps with one eye open.”
Meaning
Vigilance is necessary for survival; never be completely unguarded.
Cultural Context
Sotho observation of jackal behavior in the veld teaches that even in rest, awareness of surroundings must be maintained.
Origin
South African
Language
Sotho
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