"He who lives near the lake does not fear..." - Ugandan Proverb

“He who lives near the lake does not fear the crocodile.”

- Ugandanstrength

Meaning

Familiarity with a challenge diminishes its power to frighten.

Communities around Lake Victoria coexist with crocodiles daily. Their experience transforms fear into manageable caution.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

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