"The warthog fights on its knees but stil..." - Kenyan Proverb

“The warthog fights on its knees but still defeats the dog.”

- Kenyanstrength

Meaning

Even from a disadvantaged position, a determined fighter can prevail.

East African wildlife observation informs this proverb. Warthogs kneel to fight, lowering their tusks, yet remain fierce combatants.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Swahili

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