"The monkey does not see his own backside..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“The monkey does not see his own backside; he sees his neighbour's.”

- Ghanaiannature

Meaning

People are quick to notice others' flaws while blind to their own.

Akan moral teaching uses animal observations to illustrate human failings. Monkeys are common and their behavior provides endless metaphors.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Twi

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