"The monkey that climbs the highest shows..." - South African Proverb

“The monkey that climbs the highest shows his backside to the whole forest.”

- South Africanleadership

Meaning

Success and prominence expose your vulnerabilities to everyone.

Zulu political wisdom warns that achieving high positions means your flaws become visible. Prominence comes with scrutiny.

Origin

South African

Language

isiZulu

“It is the tree that bears fruit that is pelted with stones.”

Cameroonian

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

Ghanaian

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