Proverb in the local language
Oyita ewala, n’otuuka emirembe.
Taking the long route
Proverb's direct translation
It's better to pass far and reach safely.
Proverb's meaning
You would rather take the long route and arrive safely than take a shortcut and encounter problems. In life, it's better to follow a longer way which is safe than follow the shorter one which is dangerous.
From: Baganda in Uganda.
