"He who goes to the river too often will ..." - Ugandan Proverb

“He who goes to the river too often will eventually meet the crocodile.”

- Ugandanwisdom

Meaning

Repeatedly exposing yourself to risk increases the likelihood of harm.

Ugandan river communities know that frequent visits to crocodile-inhabited waters multiply danger. The proverb counsels prudent risk management.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

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