"Two birds disputed about a kernel when a..." - Cameroonian Proverb

“Two birds disputed about a kernel when a third swooped down and carried it off.”

- Cameroonianwisdom

Meaning

While rivals fight, a third party may take the prize.

Fulani conflict resolution traditions warn that prolonged disputes weaken both parties and invite exploitation by outsiders.

Origin

Cameroonian

Language

Fulfulde

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