"The sun does not shine for a few trees a..." - Cameroonian Proverb

“The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers but for the wide world's joy.”

- Camerooniannature

Meaning

Nature's gifts are for all; no one can claim exclusive ownership of what belongs to everyone.

Fulani pastoralists share vast grazing lands. The sun's universality models the open commons that sustain nomadic life.

Origin

Cameroonian

Language

Fulfulde

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