"The truth is like a lion; you do not nee..." - Ethiopian Proverb

“The truth is like a lion; you do not need to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.”

- Ethiopianwisdom

Meaning

Truth does not require elaborate justification; it stands on its own.

Ethiopian Orthodox intellectual traditions hold truth as self-evident. Attributed to various Ethiopian sages, this proverb prizes authenticity.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

“The lion does not turn around when a small dog barks.”

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