Proverb in the local language
Many local languages in Burkina Faso
How do you know the value?
Proverb's direct translation
If you haven’t been to two different markets, you don’t know the best value.
Proverb's meaning
You can only judge the worth of something if you compare it to something else.
Equivalent proverb
The Banyoro in Uganda say that a child that never visits other homes believes that her or his mother is the best cook.
From: Burkina Faso in West Africa
