“Water and milk do not mix.”
Some people or things are fundamentally incompatible and cannot be forced together.
— Traditional Djibouti Wisdom, Djibouti
Source: Traditional Somali proverb (maahmaah), shared regional heritage with Djibouti's Somali (Issa) community, public-domain oral tradition
More Proverbs from Djibouti
A brave man is scared of a lion three times: first when he sees its tracks, second when he hears its roar, and third when he faces it.
True courage does not mean feeling no fear; it means facing that fear again and again until you meet the danger directly.
If people come together, they can even mend a crack in the sky.
United effort can overcome even the most impossible-seeming challenges.
A camel can tolerate a heavy load, but not a crooked rope.
Even the strongest can endure great hardship, but injustice or unfair treatment breaks them.
Somalis may tell a lie, but they never tell a false proverb.
Everyday speech may bend the truth, but the inherited wisdom of proverbs is treated as sacred and reliable.
A human being is never without fault.
Making mistakes is part of being human; no one is perfect.
A closed mouth is gold.
Restraint in speech and knowing when to stay silent is a valuable form of wisdom.