An African Proverb says; The dog does not worry when the chicken runs over to the bones. Background, Explanation, Meaning and Everyday Use The Ewe-mina is one of the major ethnic groups in Togo and also lives in Ghana and Benin. As in many cultures, dogs are part of their households. They are considered members of the family with a specific role to play, namely to watch over the house for suspicious visitors. Being of the carnivorous family, dogs are known for their great appetite for meat. But in Togo they learn to settle for the bones since they rarely get meat. So it is not uncommon to see two dogs engage in an intense fight over a bone that someone throws to them. To the stronger goes the bone. A similar fight may occur between a dog and a cat. But a dog does not make a move when the chicken runs over to the bone. They do not fight chickens over bones because they know chickens do not have teeth for bones. This is a Ewe-mina proverb of confidence. It is often said about people who do not feel threatened or insecure by the gifts or performances of others because they know their own strengths and talents. It is also a proverb against needless fights. There are some causes that are worth fighting for and some others that are better to let go.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:48:12 +0000