"The leopard does not consult the goat on..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“The leopard does not consult the goat on matters of the hunt.”

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Meaning

Leaders should seek counsel from peers and experts, not from those who lack relevant experience.

Ashanti war councils included only experienced warriors. Strategic decisions required informed participants, not just willing ones.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Twi

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