"The river that is deepest makes the leas..." - Zambian Proverb

“The river that is deepest makes the least noise.”

- Zambianwisdom

Meaning

Those with the most substance and depth are often the quietest.

Zambian river crossings reveal that shallow rapids are noisy while deep pools are silent. Depth equals quiet confidence.

Origin

Zambian

Language

Bemba

“A roaring lion kills no game.”

Ugandan

“The fool speaks, the wise man listens.”

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