"The wise man settles disputes; the fool ..." - Somali Proverb

“The wise man settles disputes; the fool starts them.”

- Somaliwisdom

Meaning

Wisdom is shown through conflict resolution, not conflict creation.

Somali clan arbitration through xeer (customary law) relies on wise elders who resolve disputes peacefully.

Origin

Somali

Language

Somali

“The fool speaks, the wise man listens.”

Ethiopian

“A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.”

Ugandan

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