Proverb in the local language
Kou nga ni vaukal ma, dou la vaukal fou la naija.
Why you should scratch yourself
Proverb's direct translation
He who says “Scratch me!” shall not be scratched where he wishes.
Proverb's meaning
Don't ask for favours because they can't be better than what you can do yourself.
From: Wolof
General comments
The Wolof live in the Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania in West Africa.
