"The lion that hunts at dawn eats before ..." - Tanzanian Proverb

“The lion that hunts at dawn eats before the jackals arrive.”

- Tanzanianstrength

Meaning

Early and decisive action secures advantages before competitors appear.

Serengeti predator-prey dynamics teach that timing is essential. Lions that strike early avoid sharing kills with scavengers.

Origin

Tanzanian

Language

Swahili

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