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Inkomo ikhotha lapho ibotshelwe khona.

“A cow licks itself where it is tied.”

People tend to make the best of, and stay loyal to, the place or situation life has placed them in.

— Traditional South Africa Wisdom, South Africa

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from South Africa

Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu.

“A person is a person through other people.”

Humanity and identity are shaped through relationships and community — the Ubuntu philosophy.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Akukho mpukane inqakulela enye.

“One fly does not provide for another.”

Each person must work for their own living; nobody can be idle and expect others to provide.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Ikhiwane elihle ligcwala izibungu.

“The nice fig is often full of worms.”

Attractive appearances can conceal hidden flaws or trouble.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Inkunzi isematholeni.

“The bull is among the calves.”

Today's great leaders were once ordinary, inexperienced beginners.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Indlela ibuza kwabaphambili.

“The way forward is asked from those who went ahead.”

Seek guidance and advice from those with more experience.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition

Akukho mango ongenaliba.

“There is no hillside without a grave.”

Death touches every place and everyone; it is universal and inevitable.

Source: Traditional Zulu proverb (South Africa), public-domain oral tradition