"The leopard's tail is long, but it canno..." - Ugandan Proverb

“The leopard's tail is long, but it cannot sweep the floor.”

- Ugandannature

Meaning

Having natural advantages does not mean they apply to every situation.

Ugandan wildlife observation teaches that each creature's gifts have specific applications. Universal capability is an illusion.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

“The strength of the crocodile is in the water.”

Nigerian

“The ostrich cannot fly, but no one calls it weak.”

Kenyan

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