"Where you see an old road, follow it; th..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“Where you see an old road, follow it; those who made it knew where they were going.”

- Ghanaianwisdom

Meaning

Ancestral wisdom and established paths deserve respect and trust.

Akan trading paths through the forest were established over centuries. Ancient routes proved their worth through generations of safe passage.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Twi

“Follow the footprints of the elephant if you wish to reach the watering hole.”

Zambian

“The one who asks the way does not get lost.”

Yoruba

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