Proverb in the local language
Àkk àkkum gaynde, song songum bukki.
Attack like a lion
Proverb's direct translation
Charge with the spirit of a lion but attack like a hyena.
Proverb's meaning
You should be enthusiastic before you take action but act with composure.
From: Wolof in Senegal
General comments
Boxer Muhammed Ali famously said "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee".
