"Two people in a burning house must not s..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“Two people in a burning house must not stop to argue.”

- Ghanaianunity

Meaning

In times of crisis, cooperation is essential; petty disputes must wait.

Akan villages with thatched roofs face fire risks. Community fire response requires immediate, coordinated action without debate.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Twi

“The fire that burns in one hut will soon spread to all.”

Tanzanian

“Unity is strength, division is weakness.”

Swahili

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