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“When the big tree falls, the goats rejoice.”

The fall of a powerful figure brings relief to those who were held back or constrained by them.

— Traditional Mali Wisdom, Mali

Source: Traditional Mali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Mali

Dɔɔnin-dɔɔnin kɔnɔ b'à ɲaga da.

“Little by little, the bird builds its nest.”

Patient, steady effort accumulates into something substantial over time.

Source: Traditional Mali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Bɛɛ wulituma ye i ka sɔgɔmada ye.

“Everyone's time of rising is their morning.”

Each person has their own pace and season for success; do not measure yourself against another's timeline.

Source: Traditional Mali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Mɔgɔ mabɔ bɛ mɔgɔ ko diya.

“Distance from people makes relations pleasing.”

A little distance can keep relationships sweet; too much closeness can wear a bond thin.

Source: Traditional Mali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Bɔrɔ lankolon tɛ jɔ.

“An empty sack doesn't stand.”

Without real substance behind it, a thing or a person cannot hold themselves up.

Source: Traditional Mali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Beware of the goat that is in the lion's lair.”

Danger can hide inside something that looks safe or familiar; stay watchful.

Source: Traditional Mali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“If the hare is your enemy, admit that he can run fast.”

Give your rival honest credit for their real strengths, even if you dislike them.

Source: Traditional Mali proverb, public-domain oral tradition