"The rooster crows, but the hen delivers ..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The rooster crows, but the hen delivers the goods.”

- Nigerianleadership

Meaning

Those who make the most noise are not always the ones who produce results.

Igbo village life observes that roosters are loud but hens produce eggs. True leadership is measured by delivery, not proclamation.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Igbo

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