"The jackal sleeps with one eye open." - South African Proverb

“The jackal sleeps with one eye open.”

- South Africanwisdom

Meaning

Vigilance is necessary for survival; never be completely unguarded.

Sotho observation of jackal behavior in the veld teaches that even in rest, awareness of surroundings must be maintained.

Origin

South African

Language

Sotho

“Even the lion, the king of the forest, protects himself against flies.”

Ghanaian

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