"The wise man never argues with a fool be..." - Somali Proverb

“The wise man never argues with a fool because onlookers cannot tell who is who.”

- Somaliwisdom

Meaning

Engaging in pointless arguments reduces you to the level of the unreasonable person.

Somali debate traditions prize sharp rhetoric but also know when to disengage. A wise person protects their dignity by choosing their battles.

Origin

Somali

Language

Somali

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

Nigerian

“The fool speaks, the wise man listens.”

Ethiopian

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